Equatorial Guinea confirms support for Saudi bids to host Expo 2030, World Cup 2034

President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo receives Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir in Malabo on Wednesday. (SPA)
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  • The Kingdom submitted a letter of intent to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup on Monday after announcing its intention to bid to host the tournament last week

RIYADH: The President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo affirmed his country’s support for Saudi Arabia’s bids to host Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir in Malabo, Mbasogo discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Equatorial Guinea and opportunities for developing them in all fields.

Mbasogo also said he looked forward to attending the first Saudi-African summit to be hosted by the Kingdom later this year.

The Kingdom submitted a letter of intent to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup on Monday after announcing its intention to bid to host the tournament last week.