The State of Qatar has expressed willingness to give some of the equipment and facilities used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to friendly countries such as Ghana to help develop sports infrastructure.
The Charge d’affaires of the Embassy of Qatar, Mohammed Hamad Al Marri, said this at the presentation of assorted equipment to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The equipment included Samsung mobile phones, HP laptops, media working tables, office desks, swivel chairs and task chairs.
The donation forms part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Legacy project and supports Ghana’s hosting of the just-ended 13th African Games.
Mr Al Marri underscored the need to strengthen the bond that exists between Ghana and Qatar and expressed his willingness to continue with the excellent cooperation between the two states.
He said that Qatar has a great interest in sports, adding that the value of sports to national, regional and international development could not be overemphasised.
He congratulated Ghana for hosting a successful African Games and wished for further progress and more cooperation in the area of sports development.
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, expressed gratitude to Qatar for the gesture, saying the donation helped the country in the organisation of the 13th African Games.
He indicated that Ghana and Qatar have a mutual and long-lasting relationship and the donation was evidence of the cordial relationship that exists between the two countries.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
