DUSHANBE, 03.10.2024 (NIAT Khovar) – On October 3, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation,  Honorable Emomali Rahmon, took part and spoke at the 3rd Session of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue titled «Sports Diplomacy» in Doha city of the State of Qatar.

Honorable Emomali Rahmon first expressed his gratitude to the Government of the State of Qatar for the warm welcome and creating favorable conditions for holding the 3rd Session of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue.

The Head of our state assessed this session as an important basis for communication and cooperation between the countries of the region and the world.

It was emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan is interested in cooperation in all areas defined in the framework of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue, including issues of sports development, enhancement of its infrastructure, promotion of healthy life and proper education of the young generation.

The President of our country, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, mentioned with satisfaction the proposal of the Republic of Tajikistan in connection with the «World Football Day», according to which the relevant Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations was adopted.

Asian countries were invited to take into account their ancient history, civilization and rich national traditions, to show serious importance to the revival of various types of national sports, their protection for future generations and the education of young people in the spirit of humanity, tolerance and friendship.

During his speech, the Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon called the holding of the first World Wrestling Championship and the World Judo Competition among youth in Dushanbe in 2024 as important measures of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for future generations.

It was stressed that our country considers «Sports Diplomacy», along with other areas of cooperation, as a favorable tool for sustainable development, strengthening regional integration and, in general, a suitable basis for the implementation of the Vision for cooperation in Asia in the period up to 2030.

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan drew the attention of the member countries of the Dialogue of Cooperation to the issues of continuous holding of international sports events with greater involvement of the youth of the region. In this context, it was proposed to establish permanent working contacts between the sports clubs of the Dialogue member countries in order to strengthen the process of sharing best practices and development of joint sports events.

Our Head of state confidently stated that the development of cooperation between countries in the field of sports and the involvement of more young people in this process, along with other measures to combat terrorism, can be a reliable obstacle in this direction.

Honorable Emomali Rahmon also raised the issues of poverty reduction, economic and social development, expansion of the commercial and financial market in Asia, and strengthening the economic competitiveness of this vast region in the global market.