The first meeting of the Interministerial Working Group was successfully held on May 9th. The meeting was organized to assess the ambitions of the relevant ministries and government institutions regarding the Osaka World Expo.
For the successful representation of Hungary at the Expo, it is essential to involve the appropriate administrative bodies – ministries, and affiliated institutions – in the development of thematic and professional programs. To this end, Ákos Kristó, the ministerial commissioner responsible for the diplomatic tasks related to promoting Hungary’s participation in the Osaka World Expo, established an Interministerial Working Group, which held its first meeting on May 9th.
During this occasion, the mentioned institutions had the opportunity to receive updates on the current status of preparations for Hungary’s participation in the World Expo, the concept of the Hungarian Pavilion, the Thematic Weeks, and other centrally organized programs by the Expo. The working group and subsequent interministerial meetings will provide a platform for discussions on which topics/speakers ministries would like to present at the World Expo and which ministries plan to send delegations.
The World Expos, held every five years, are among the world’s most significant tourism, economic, and cultural events. Their purpose is to provide a platform for groundbreaking innovations achieved by nations, foster cultural exchange, and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties among participants. With the opening of the Hungarian consulate in Osaka, our participation in the World Expo gains diplomatic and interstate significance as well. Effective involvement supports our country’s foreign economic policy, while the higher-than-average spending of Asian tourists significantly contributes to Hungary’s tourism successes.
During the last World Expo, the Hungarian Pavilion hosted 218 high-ranking diplomatic visits and welcomed over 500 VIP guests. Throughout the event, several intergovernmental agreements and collaborations were forged, and numerous ministerial-level meetings were successfully held at the Hungarian Pavilion.