Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Tuesday, congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s victory in hosting the “Expo 2030” exhibition in the city of Riyadh, stressing the Kingdom’s readiness to embrace the world and harness all its capabilities. .

This came after the International Bureau of Exhibitions announced that Saudi Arabia had won the bid to host the exhibition during the period from October 2030 to March 2031, as its file received 119 votes from member states in a secret electronic ballot witnessed by the Bureau’s 173rd General Assembly meeting in Paris. . Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his thanks to the countries that voted for Riyadh, as well as to the two competing countries. South Korea (Busan), and Italy (Rome).

The Crown Prince said that this victory consolidates Saudi Arabia’s pioneering and pivotal role and the international trust it enjoys, which makes it an ideal destination to host the most prominent international forums, of which the “Expo” is one of them.

He renewed the Kingdom’s determination to present an exceptional and unprecedented version in the history of establishing this global forum with the highest levels of innovation, and to contribute by playing an active and positive role for a bright tomorrow for humanity. By providing a global platform that harnesses the latest technologies and brings together the brightest minds; To optimally invest in opportunities and provide solutions to the challenges facing our planet today.

He added: “Our hosting of (Expo 2030) will coincide with the year of the coronation of the goals and plans of (Saudi Vision 2030),” calling the exhibition “a wonderful opportunity during which we share with the world the lessons learned from the unprecedented journey of transformation.”

He stressed Riyadh’s readiness to embrace the world at Expo 2030, and its fulfillment of the commitments included in the file of the participating countries to achieve the main theme of the exhibition, “The Era of Change: Together We Look to the Future,” and its sub-topics, “A Better Tomorrow, Climate Action, and Prosperity for All,” and Harnessing Potentials. All.

Riyadh is the capital of a country that enjoys a strategic and important geographical location, as it is an important bridge that connects the continents to each other, which makes it an attractive destination for the most prominent international forums, global investments and visits, and a gateway to the world.

Its candidacy file to host Expo 2030 received great and direct support from the Crown Prince, starting with Saudi Arabia’s announcement on October 29, 2021 that it had submitted an official application to the Bureau International des Expositions (the organizing body for the exhibition).

Expo exhibitions have been held since 1851, and constitute the largest global platform for presenting the latest achievements and technologies, promoting international cooperation in economic development, trade, arts and culture, and disseminating science and technology.