On July 16th 2021, Mr. Inoue Shinji, Minister for the World Expo 2025, held a meeting with Mr. Rochman, Minister of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. At the meeting, Mr. Rochman confirmed the intention of the United States to participate in the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Minister Inoue wholeheartedly welcomed the United States' participation, and expressed his expectation about United States' strong presence in this international event so as to bring about the successful Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.