Mubasher: Qatar has signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to share knowledge and expertise in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The deal entails boosting cooperation between the two parties on safety, security and service preparations related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to the council’s statement.
Signed in France with a total cost of EUR 600,000 ($744,400), the agreement enables Qatar to join St Denis Convention to be the first Arab country taking this move.
Brigadier Ibrahim Al Mohannadi, Qatar’s representative to the Council of Europe, signed the deal on behalf of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC).
“The safety and security of all participants of the 2022 FIFA World Cup are of the utmost importance to us,” Al Mohannadi said.
Supervised by a permanent committee to monitor its implementation and its function, the agreement with the Council of Europe and its member countries helps the SC “deliver a unified approach to safety, security, and servicing during the tournament.”
