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EU Ambassador: World Cup an opportunity to learn about Qatar culture, hospitality

Published: 18 Nov 2022 - 08:57 am | Last Updated: 18 Nov 2022 - 09:01 am
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QNA

Doha: Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar H E Dr. Cristian Tudor, affirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will kick off Sunday, is an opportunity for the world to learn about the culture and hospitality of the people of Qatar.

He added in a video published on Twitter that the tournament, which is being held for the first time in an Arab country, will prove to the world that sport is a global language that brings people from different cultures together under the banner of football.

H E Tudor expressed his happiness for Qatar’s organization of the tournament and the great transformation it witnessed within the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, pointing out at the same time to the distinguished preparations that have been made in this regard. He conveyed a message to the European fans, residents and those coming to Qatar, to follow the event and enthusiastically encourage their teams to achieve success.