At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, the Minister in charge of Expo Wakamiya said, "Russia's invasion and invasion of Ukraine is just a one-sided attempt to change the status quo by force, and it is an act that shakes the foundation of international order and is a clear violation of international law. However, in order to protect the foundation of the international order, we will unite with the international community and act resolutely as Japan. "
On that basis, he said about the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which Russia has already announced to participate in, "Russia's participation will be closely watched, and the government will make appropriate decisions while closely discussing with related organizations." I did.
Minister Wakamiya also announced that eight countries, Belgium, Gambia, Sri Lanka, Equatorial Guinea, St. Vincent, Pakistan, Madagascar and Latvia, have newly announced their participation in the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
As a result, the announcement of participation in the Osaka / Kansai Expo has become 86 countries and 6 international organizations.