Doha, November 22 (QNA) – HE Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the State of Qatar Dr. Mustafa Boutoura confirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will mark a milestone in the history of football, and that the wonderful organization of the World Cup is a dramatic response to all the disinformation and distortion campaigns on this tournament.
In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that Qatar has always provided the best and most prestigious organization of international events and tournaments, and that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will go down in history as a pivotal moment for the game, adding that it will remain a source of pride for every Arab and Muslim.
His Excellency extended his sincere congratulations and blessings to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the government and people of Qatar for the great success that marked the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is being held for the first time in an Arab country.
He praised the contents of the speech delivered by HH the Amir during the opening of the World Cup, and said that the speech conveyed important messages emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation between countries, and the need for openness, tolerance and coexistence between peoples and nations and overcoming differences by prioritizing the values of humanity and mutual respect.
His Excellency also stressed that the opening ceremony was a special, given the messages it conveyed to the world, as well as through various wonderful musical, cultural and visual performances that reflected the identity and heritage of the Gulf and the Arab world, ultimately spreading from Al Bayt Stadium to the world an aesthetic and creative image of Qatar and the Arab world that fused authenticity with modernity, adding that this was a source of pride.
HE the Algerian ambassador added that the opening ceremony of the World Cup at Al Bayt stadium was truly special and one of the most successful and best opening ceremonies of this global sporting event ever, as its impact will remain firmly in the global collective memory for many years.
HE the ambassador pointed out that this legendary opening captured the attention of followers all over the world, and was a great response to the disinformation, distortion and targeting campaigns that talked about the eligibility and ability of the State of Qatar as a host for this global sporting event by some circles known for their own agendas.
HE Dr. Boutoura also pointed out that this remarkable success confirmed Qatar’s international standing and its ability to host the most important and largest football event in the world as the culmination of tremendous efforts and painstaking work it has exerted for 12 years to achieve this remarkable historical achievement despite all the challenges.
His Excellency noted that the presence of HE President of People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the opening ceremony is a confirmation of Algeria’s support for the State of Qatar on this historic day, and an expression of full confidence in its ability to organize this important international event.
HE the Ambassador concluded that this support was expressed by HE the President in several statements, and His Excellency’s visit reflected the strength of the authentic brotherly relations that bind the two countries and the brotherly peoples. (QNA)