On October 13, 2025, the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka.
The event was attended by members of the Imperial Family of Japan, representatives of the government of Japan, the World Expo 2025 Association, the administration of Osaka Prefecture, as well as a number of high-ranking guests from various countries, representatives of national pavilions of participating countries, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Japan. The Turkmen side was represented by the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations N. Agahanov.
Opening the event, the Secretary-General of the Japan World Expo 2025 Association H. Ishige, noted the successful conclusion of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka and expressed deep gratitude to all the national pavilions of the countries that took active part in holding this world exhibition.
Then the national flag of Japan was raised and the national anthem was performed.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Japan for the World Expo 2025 I. Yoshitaka, the Chairman of the World Expo 2025 Association T. Masakazu and the Governor of Osaka Prefecture H. Yoshimura, noted that the World Expo 2025 has turned Osaka into a popular tourist destination.
The speeches of His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino and Prime Minister of Japan S. Ishiba were heard at the event.
In addition, videos were shown about the events held within the framework of the EXPO during the year. Also, the performances by cultural figures were presented.
At the end of the closing ceremony, the flag of the World Expo was lowered and with respect was handed over to the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has received the right to host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh.