On May 31st 2021, Mr. INOUE Shinji, Minister for the World Expo 2025, held an online meeting with H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al KAABI, Minister of Culture and Youth, United Arab Emirates. During the meeting, Minister Inoue expressed Japan's support for the Dubai Expo and sought UAE's active participation to bring about the successful EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, following the Dubai Expo. Minister Al Kaabi expressed UAE's high expectations and strong interest in this Expo.