On May 17th 2021, Mr. INOUE Shinji, Minister for the World Expo 2025, held an online meeting with Hon. Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs(*), New Zealand. During the meeting, Minister Inoue showed his firm determination to bring about the successful Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and sought New Zealand’s support and active participation. Hon. Sio expressed support for the theme of Osaka-Kansai Expo and New Zealand’s strong interest in its participation.
* Hon. Sio concurrently holds the positions of Minister for Pacific Peoples, Minister for Courts, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in charge of the Expo), Associate Minister of Education (Pacific Peoples), Associate Minister of Health (Pacific Peoples), and Associate Minister of Justice.