OSAKA(National times)- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday participated in the World Expo 2025 held in the Japanese city of Osaka, where she received a warm welcome. The CM was given a detailed briefing on the objectives, activities, and projects of the global exhibition. Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz praised the inspiring theme of the Expo, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and stated that Expo 2025 is an effective global platform for the betterment of humanity and improvement in public services. She appreciated the ideas being presented at the Expo regarding modern technology, eco-friendly initiatives, and public facilities, calling them exemplary. She also paid a special visit to the Pakistan Pavilion, where she was warmly received. She met with Pakistanis and foreign tourists present at the pavilion, listened to their views, and praised the arrangements. Maryam emphasised that such representation is extremely important to showcase Pakistan’s cultural and technological heritage at the international level. She added that cities in Punjab will also be developed under the modern concept of a “Future City” to make urban life more eco-friendly, sustainable, and technologically advanced. She also visited the stall of the Japanese company KUBOTA, which is offering innovative solutions for sustainable food and agriculture. Over 150 Japanese and international companies are participating in Expo 2025. The Chief Minister was also taken on a tour of the world’s largest wooden structure, the “Grand Ring,” a 20-meter-high architectural marvel spread over 61,000 square meters. A Water and Light Show titled “Rainbow in the Dark Night” also captivated visitors at the exhibition.