HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister attends Bahrain’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Osaka, Sep. 18 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, held under his patronage, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
His Royal Highness noted the importance of World Expo, which has historically served as the leading international platform for enhancing global cooperation across key sectors and for promoting sustainable innovation and development.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad outlined the exhibition’s role in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering international cooperation to work towards achieving them.
His Royal Highness affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to participating in international exhibitions and events, recognising them as important platforms for showcasing the Kingdom’s achievements and reinforcing its standing on the global stage. This commitment aligns with Bahrain's goals of comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
During the National Day celebrations, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister viewed a variety of heritage performances, cultural shows, and Bahraini artistic displays. In this regard, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad commended the National Day event for reflecting an honourable image of the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighting its rich history, authentic civilisation, and deep-rooted heritage.
His Royal Highness noted that celebrating National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s openness to the world and embodies its steadfast commitment to the values of peace, cooperation, and partnership.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also toured the Bahrain Pavilion and was briefed on its programmes and events.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion serves as a platform to showcase the nation’s heritage and achievements, while also enhancing cultural and economic exchange with the countries participating in Expo 2025 Osaka.
In addition, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister set out the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to promoting its investment and economic assets in support of desired sustainable goals and aspirations.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended his gratitude to the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) and the organisers of the pavilion, who have created an immersive experience that reflects the Kingdom’s rich culture and ongoing progress.
His Royal Highness expressed his pride in the Kingdom’s national workforce, whose achievements continue to enhance Bahrain’s stance and presence across various international forums.
In a speech delivered by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of BACA, Commissioner General of the Kingdom of Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, he extended his warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebration at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed highlighted the significance of this celebration, through which the Kingdom proudly showcases its identity to the world and reaffirms the values it has always cherished. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed noted that these values have, throughout Bahrain’s long history, established the Kingdom as a bridge between civilisations, a safe harbour for trade, and a destination for science, knowledge, and culture.
While HE Koga Yoichiro, Minister of State for the Cabinet Office in charge of Expo Affairs and Minister of State for Economy, Trade and Industry, in a speech delivered on behalf of the Government of Japan, expressed his congratulations on the occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HE Yoichiro highlighted the important partnership and longstanding friendship between the two countries, noting that bilateral relations have continued to expand across various fields. HE Yoichiro also expressed his appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, and wished the visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister every success.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad then visited the Japanese Pavilion, where he was briefed on its innovative displays that showcase Japan’s cultural heritage alongside its scientific and technological progress.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad commended Japan’s advancement across various sectors and commended its success in hosting the Expo.
His Royal Highness was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, as well as several senior officials.
