The Saudi delegation at the 172nd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), held on Tuesday in Paris, presented Riyadh's bid to host World Expo 2030 to BIE members. The proposed expo centers on technology, innovation, sustainability and global cooperation under the theme "Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow."

The expo aims to provide equal opportunities for all participating countries through a support package that the Kingdom will offer.

In his address to the meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that "Expo 2030 represents an opportunity to advance projects with global impact and to cooperate in finding global solutions to challenges through innovation, sustainability and inclusiveness." He added that the Kingdom is committed to supporting developing countries by providing an assistance program to ensure that as many countries as possible take part.

Prince Faisal said Riyadh's bid includes a package of programs, among them an allocation of $343 million to help 100 countries in areas such as pavilion construction and maintenance, technology support, transport and events. The Kingdom will also develop further support programs with its partners around the world and the private sector to deliver an inclusive world expo.

Princess Reema bint Bandar, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States, said: "Our ambition is great and our achievements are greater, and we will be fully ready to host World Expo 2030." She added: "Over the past eight years, the Kingdom has seen changes that surpass what was achieved in the past 80 years."

She said the Riyadh expo would focus on diversity, inclusiveness and participation and would welcome 40 million visitors for a unique experience. The Kingdom will offer visitors a digital and logistical travel experience that meets their needs.

Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih said the expo's budget is $7.8 billion, an amount that will stimulate investment plans in Riyadh. He added that the Kingdom is home to 25,000 international companies employing 8 million people from 130 countries, and that more will be attracted to take part in the expo.

Eng. Ibrahim Al-Sultan, CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, said: "We are ready to move forward, and we plan to build Riyadh Expo 2030." He added: "We will ensure the widest participation, guarantee that opportunities are shared and focus on sustainability and ease of mobility to deliver an exceptional experience."

The Saudi delegation also presented the master plan for Riyadh Expo 2030, which aims to create an exceptional global experience and reflects the importance of the expo, its positive role and its theme, "Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow."

The host city of World Expo 2030 will be announced in November 2023 through a secret ballot of BIE member states.