General Assembly

Commemoration of World Football Day

22 May 2025

Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, addresses the commemoration of World Football Day (25 May).

The event is co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Bahrain, Libya and Tajikistan.

Sports have been instrumental in promoting peace globally and have played a pivotal role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Football, as a prominent global sport, holds a unique position.

Beyond mere recreation, it is a universal language spoken by people of all ages, transcending national, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries.

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