Agreement signed by Ambassador Ahmed Farooq and Expo Riyadh CEO Talal Al-Marri; Pakistan to showcase its culture, trade and tourism potential
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Amir Muhammad Khan) — Pakistan has formally signed an agreement to participate in Expo 2030 Riyadh, marking an important step toward showcasing the country’s cultural heritage, business opportunities and tourism potential on the international stage.
The agreement was signed on Thursday by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, and Expo 2030 Riyadh Chief Executive Officer Engineer Talal Al-Marri.
The signing marks the beginning of a new phase of preparations for Pakistan’s participation. These preparations will include pavilion construction, the development of promotional programs and the creation of special experiences for international visitors.
Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, who will also serve as Commissioner General of the Pakistani Pavilion at Expo 2030 Riyadh, described the event as an important opportunity to introduce Pakistan’s strengths and potential to a global audience.
He said Pakistan’s participation would provide a unique platform to highlight the country’s cultural heritage, commercial activities and tourism attractions.
The ambassador also emphasized Pakistan’s promising prospects in trade and investment, particularly through stronger economic cooperation with Middle Eastern countries.
He noted that Pakistan’s close and longstanding relations with Saudi Arabia would help strengthen its engagement with other brotherly countries and create new opportunities for cooperation.
Ambassador Farooq expressed his commitment to working closely with the Expo 2030 Riyadh organizers to ensure effective participation and achieve the desired objectives.
He said Pakistan looked forward to collaborating with the organizers to make its presence at the international exhibition successful and meaningful.
Expo Riyadh Welcomes Pakistan
Engineer Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, welcomed Pakistan’s participation and said the country had joined the growing list of nations that had officially signed agreements to take part in the global event.
Pakistan’s participation is expected to provide opportunities to promote its national identity, attract international investment, strengthen trade relations and highlight its tourism sector.
The agreement represents another step in Pakistan’s efforts to expand its international economic and cultural engagement through major global platforms.
