To the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

03 December 2010, 20:00

Your Highness,

I convey my most sincere congratulations to You on the decision of the Executive Committee of FIFA to name the State of Qatar the host country for the 2022 football World Cup Finals. 

This decision is the high appraisal of the comprehensive development of your country; its active efforts in resolution of international and regional issues, and a clear indication of the growing reputation of the State of Qatar on a world scale with each passing day. I hope that the World Cup Finals of 2022 will distinguish from the others with its exquisite technical preparation and will be hosted on the highest level. 

I wish You, the fraternal Qatar people and the sports community of your country success in preparing for holding the championship, and your national team, that will host this respected contest, resoluteness and remarkable achievements. 

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku. 03.12.2010.