On May 25, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated his compatriots, football fans and sports enthusiasts on World Football Day, which is celebrated throughout the world on the initiative of Tajikistan, FFT reports.
The head of state stressed:
"A year ago, on May 7, 2024, the UN General Assembly, at the suggestion of Tajikistan, adopted a resolution officially including the celebration of World Football Day in the international calendar. This constructive step is further evidence of the active role and growing authority of Tajikistan on the world stage and its contribution to strengthening universal values, including peace, friendship, mutual understanding, solidarity and cooperation through sport."