Azerbaijan celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan [PHOTOS]

As part of the “Expo 2025” world exhibition held in Osaka,
Japan, Azerbaijan’s National Day was celebrated with a special
event.

According to Azernews, the opening ceremony
featured speeches by Koji Haneda, Japan’s Ambassador and Chief
Commissioner for Expo 2025, and Anar Alakbarov, Assistant to the
President of Azerbaijan and the country’s Chief Commissioner for
Expo 2025.

Koji Haneda highlighted Azerbaijan’s important role as a vital
hub connecting Asia and Europe. He noted that the national
pavilion, inspired by the great Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi’s
poem “Seven Beauties,” showcases Azerbaijani culture and the
country’s development to the Japanese public during Expo 2025.

Anar Alakbarov emphasized the longstanding history of friendship
and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan. He recalled
Azerbaijan’s Expo journey beginning in 2000 in Hannover and
continuing through Milan and Dubai, where Azerbaijan’s pavilions
received awards and were among the most visited. He also pointed
out that Azerbaijan was the first country to sign the participation
agreement for Expo 2025 and that its national pavilion is currently
one of the most popular.

Following the speeches, a concert featuring Azerbaijani artists
was held.

Guests toured the Japan and Azerbaijan pavilions at Expo 2025.
Organized by the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Azerbaijani pavilion is
located within the “Connecting Lives” section of Expo 2025 and is
themed “Seven Bridges for Sustainability.” Its concept is inspired
by Nizami Ganjavi’s “Seven Beauties” poem, showcasing Azerbaijan’s
rich cultural heritage, commitment to technological and sustainable
development, and openness to dialogue. The pavilion also features a
“Friendship Tree” symbolizing the ties between Azerbaijan and
Japan.

The Expo, which opened on April 13 and will last 184 days, is
expected to attract 28 million visitors.