Key Facts
• June 2: Angola government representatives held a press conference on pavilion issues.
• Two issues identified: closure and unpaid construction fees between contractors.
• Angola confirmed all payments to the main contractor have been completed.
• Unpaid fees are described as an issue between contractors, unrelated to Angola.
• Pavilion construction is nearly complete, pending final checks.
• Angola aims to open the pavilion promptly once preparations are finalized.
Summary
The Angola government addressed the ongoing closure of its pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, emphasizing that unpaid construction fees are a matter between contractors and not linked to Angola, as all payments to the main contractor have been settled. Officials confirmed that construction is nearly complete, with only final checks remaining. They expressed their intention to open the pavilion as soon as preparations are finalized, aiming to resolve the situation promptly.
