Saudi Crown Prince to Attend Kingdom’s Official Reception for 'Expo 2030' Bid

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince to Attend Kingdom’s Official Reception for 'Expo 2030' Bid

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will participate in the Kingdom’s official reception to present its candidacy to host Expo 2030.

The reception for representatives of 179 member countries of the Bureau International des Expositions, which organizes the expo, will be held on Monday in Paris.

The ceremony is an important part of the nomination procedure for countries to host the expo.

Saudi Arabia aims to showcase Riyadh’s readiness and plans to host the global event.

Voting will take place in November to choose the host city.

According to Saudi sources, the participation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the reception ceremony reflects the keenness of the Saudi leadership to host this global event, emphasizing their interest, support, and dedication to the success of Riyadh as the host city.

Furthermore, this aligns with commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, as the exhibition hosting presents an ideal opportunity for Riyadh to share its journey in achieving an unprecedented national transformation with nations and peoples across the world.

The presence of the Saudi Crown Prince and his attendance at the official reception ceremony for Riyadh’s bid to host Expo 2030 will undoubtedly bolster the capital’s chances of securing votes from various countries.

This is due to the global stature and esteem enjoyed by the Saudi Crown Prince.

Additionally, the meeting between the Crown Prince and the Secretary-General of the Bureau International des Expositions, Dimitri Kerkentzes, during the reception, provides an opportunity to discuss updates regarding Saudi Arabia’s candidacy and offer any necessary support for its success.

The Saudi leadership is tirelessly working towards ensuring that Riyadh’s hosting of Expo 2030 has the greatest possible impact. Their aim is to achieve their objectives, contribute to building a shared global future, and inspire participants to envision their own futures, sharing their aspirations and ambitions in new and exciting ways.

The reception, which is being held by the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh, includes an exhibition that showcases the cultural depth of the Kingdom and its capital.

The exhibition is set to represent the rich cultural and historical depth of the Kingdom and its capital, highlighting its political and economic significance, as well as its distinctive geographic location and exceptional infrastructure.

These attributes make the Kingdom well-equipped to host major global events and occasions.

Expo 2030 is considered one of the most influential global platforms, and Riyadh is competing with three other cities for its organization. These cities are Rome, Italy, Busan, South Korea, and Odessa, Ukraine.



Saudi FM Warns against Gaza War Spillover in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah takes part in the panel discussion. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah takes part in the panel discussion. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Warns against Gaza War Spillover in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah takes part in the panel discussion. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah takes part in the panel discussion. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah warned on Thursday that the situation in the Gaza Strip does not only affect the Palestinians alone, but the entire region and is leading to more tensions, most notably in southern Lebanon.

He made his remarks at a panel discussion at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) in Madrid.

Held under the title "Wars and Shadow Wars: What are Europe's Options in the Middle East?", the discussion tackled the latest developments in Gaza and the importance of continuing international efforts to reach an immediately ceasefire and allow more humanitarian aid to enter.

Prince Faisal stressed the importance of continuing the work to reach an immediate ceasefire, noting that the majority of the international community agrees that the lasting and just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is the two-state solution.

However, they stand idly by against issues that may undermine the two-state solution, such as Israel's continued settlement expansion.

He explained that what European countries, including Spain, are doing to support the peace process and push towards the two-state solution is very important.

The least the European countries can do is condemn Israel's failure to abide by its commitments and then take stricter steps such as imposing sanctions on some officials who violate human rights, he added.

The Palestinian people have the full right to self-determination, and they deserve an independent state recognized internationally, he went on to say.

On Yemen, Prince Faisal underscored the continued support for political dialogue, warning that the situation in the country is still difficult, especially on the economic level.