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Lebanese Acting Charge d’Affaires praises dazzling World Cup opening ceremony

Published: 21 Nov 2022 - 09:31 am | Last Updated: 21 Nov 2022 - 09:36 am

QNA

Doha: Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic to Qatar H E Farah Berri praised the historical FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony, which was dazzling, legendary, and holding a humanitarian message on the unity between the east and the west.

In her statement yesterday, she stressed that the speech of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani clearly emphasized the importance of football in bringing humanity together without discrimination, which is consistent with Qatar’s political and diplomatic approach, that represents a bridge of dialogue between world nations and an honest mediator in solving crises.

She expressed all the Lebanese people’s joy with this remarkable achievement, turning the dream of Farther Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani — all Arabs’ dream — into reality.

She said that the State of Qatar honoured its commitment to provide the world with a historically unprecedented World Cup edition.

She pointed out that for 28 days, Doha will be full of World Cup events and activities that promote rapprochement between world nations and interaction between different nationalities and races within the framework of the Alliance of Civilizations as humanity is a shared common among all.

She stressed that Qatar’s success in this impressive opening ceremony and the wonderful organization of the events deserves all the appreciation and applause. She extended her congratulations to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the State of Qatar - government and people - for this wonderful achievement that represents a source of pride for all Arabs.