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Secretary Rubio Signs U.S. Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh

October 31, 2026 · U.S. Department of State · 0:01:22

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What happened

Secretary of State Marco Rubio participated in a signing ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30, 2026, with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, according to the State Department. Rubio said the contract announces the United States’ formal commitment to Expo 2030, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Rubio described the signing as an important first step toward preparing what he called a world-leading USA Pavilion in Riyadh. He said the expo is an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia, showcase America on the global stage, and expand commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses, as he stated it.

Prince Faisal thanked Rubio for his engagement and support for Expo 2030 and said Saudi Arabia looks forward to seeing the U.S. Pavilion, according to the video. The two officials then signed the contract.

Why it matters

The signing formally commits the United States to building a pavilion at Expo 2030 Riyadh, making the expo a dated, checkable deliverable for the administration’s commercial diplomacy with Saudi Arabia.

Sources: U.S. Department of State, “Secretary Rubio participates in an EXPO 2030 signing ceremony”, 2026-10-31 (official upload, embedded above; published 2026-10-31). Transcript via Supadata (private research store, paraphrased and attributed, not republished). All figures and characterizations as stated by the speakers.