
Japanese prime minister hopes Osaka Expo will help reunite a divided world
OSAKA — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday expressed hope that Expo 2025 in Osaka will serve as a platform for global unity in a world increasingly fractured by war, trade disputes, and political division.Speaking at the event’s opening ceremony, Ishiba said, “The world, having overcome the coronavirus pandemic, is now threatened by an array of divisions. At a time like this, it is extremely meaningful that people from around the world gather here to discuss the theme of life and experience cutting-edge technology, diverse ideas, and culture.”The six-month event officially opens to the public on Sunday under the