The Minister of Economy took part in the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka
This year marks a new strategic stage in the bilateral economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Japan, stated Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov, who attended the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025, held in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025, with the participation of around 160 countries.
Minister Dilov highlighted the importance of such global forums for positioning Bulgaria as a high-tech, innovative, and attractive business and investment destination.
“I would like to congratulate Osaka for successfully hosting Expo 2025. Bulgaria’s participation with its own national pavilion is a reflection of our commitment to presenting the richness of Bulgarian culture and traditions, as well as our contemporary achievements in the fields of high technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence,” the Minister of Economy stated.
According to him, Bulgaria regards Japan as a key strategic partner in Asia. “Bulgaria has long been known in Japan as the land of roses and yoghurt, but it is now also recognised as an attractive business and investment destination, particularly in high-tech sectors and industry,” he added.
The Minister noted that through its participation in Expo 2025, Bulgaria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting innovation, sustainable development, and international cooperation, while consolidating its position as an active partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
Minister Dilov also visited the Bulgarian Pavilion at the exhibition, organised by the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA).
More than 310,000 visitors explored the Bulgarian Pavilion, which was a top-class Type “A” pavilion, attracting considerable interest among visitors and international participants.
The Bulgarian pavilion was located in the thematic zone “Saving Lives”, focusing on the sub-themes Life Sciences, Health and Well-being, Agriculture and Food Production, and Renewable and New Energy. The exhibition showcased the country’s advantages and achievements across various sectors, including science, technology, green innovation, and sustainable development. Through its participation in Expo 2025, Bulgaria emphasised its contribution to innovation and its potential to establish itself as a strategic energy hub, based on sustainable technologies and the transition towards a green future.
Expo 2025 Osaka – “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” – provided an extensive platform for demonstrating the latest technologies and innovations across diverse fields related to societal development and improving quality of life.
The World Expo was held in the Japanese city of Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025 and was visited by nearly 28 million people, according to the organisers.
The official closing ceremony was also attended by Her Excellency Mrs Marieta Arabadzhieva, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Japan, and Dr Boyko Takov, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA), as well as ministers and delegates from the participating countries.