Kazakhstan took first place at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, DKNews.kz reports.
Today, the World Expo 2025 Osaka concludes. The main event for participating countries took place yesterday, October 12. On that day, the EXPO Awards ceremony summarized the results of the exhibition, where the Kazakhstan pavilion took first place in the main Theme Development category – "Exposure to the Exhibition Theme" – among small pavilions of the "C" category. More than 90 countries are represented in this category. The country's exhibit received high recognition for its original and meaningful presentation of the EXPO 2025 Osaka theme.
Since the opening of the World Expo, the Kazakhstan pavilion has enjoyed great popularity not only among Japanese citizens but also among tourists from around the world.
One of the most visited venues, featuring informative and engaging content about the culture, traditions, history, investment, economic, and innovative development of Kazakhstan, as well as achievements in digitalization, technology, and sustainable development, has attracted increased interest from Japanese and international media, dedicating a series of publications to it. Over the course of its operation, the pavilion has become a platform for collaboration and the exchange of ideas, strengthening the country's position as a responsible and open participant in the global community. Nine business and cultural events were held at the pavilion during the exhibition.
One of the largest events was Kazakhstan National Day, which took place on August 10th in honor of the 180th anniversary of the great Kazakh thinker Abai Kunanbayuly. On this day, the flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was raised at the EXPO National Day Hall in Japan. Furthermore, a grand program was organized for guests of the World Expo during the National Day celebration, attracting approximately 3,000 spectators.
During the exhibition, the Kazakhstan pavilion, located in the "Linking Lives" cluster, was visited by approximately 1.5 million people, including representatives of official delegations, international organizations, diplomatic missions, businesses, media, and creative circles from around the world.
The official visit of Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), was of particular significance for the pavilion. He praised the exhibition's organization, content, and thoughtful structure.
The World Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to October 13, brought together 160 countries and nine international organizations, with a total of approximately 28 million visitors. For six months, the site on Yumeshima Island became the center of a global dialogue on the theme "Creating a Future Society for Our Lives."
