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US signs participation agreement to attend World Expo 2030 in Riyadh

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“US signs participation agreement to attend World Expo 2030 in Riyadh”

Washington on Friday signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia that formalises US participation at World Expo 2030 in Saudi Arabia. The Expo comes at the culmination of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, a package of economic and social policies designed to free the kingdom from dependence on oil exports. “It is still a few years away, but this is an important first step to prepare for a world-leading USA pavilion in Riyadh which we are very excited about,” Mr Rubio said alongside Saudi Arabia's Foreign…

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