Matistin: There is a bright future for Iranian and Russian sports

According to Fars news agency, Russian Sports Minister Aleg Matistin met and talked with Seyed Hamid Sajjadi today at the Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth.

In this meeting, the Minister of Sports of Russia, Oleg Matistin, expressed his happiness for his presence in Iran and said: It is an honor to be in Tehran and to meet with the Minister of Sports of Iran. We prepared for this trip with special attention.

He added: I am grateful for all the cooperation that Iran has had with Russia in the field of sports, that Iran has always had the necessary cooperation with Russia in various events and disciplines. A bright prospect is waiting for the sport of Iran and Russia. Fortunately, we see that there is a close cooperation between the two countries of Iran and Russia, and in the meantime, sports is considered as an important area for domestic and foreign policy for us.

Referring to the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries of Iran and Russia in the field of sports, the Minister of Sports of Russia noted that the signing of this memorandum will strengthen the relationship between the two countries more than before.

He went on to say: In the current situation where Russian sports are under cruel international sanctions, with the help of friendly and brotherly countries like Iran, we can neutralize the effect of these pressures. Sports has become a tool that we will use this diplomatic tool to communicate more with the country of Iran.

Eleg Matistin stated: Next year, a huge event called “Future Games” will be held, hosted by Russia, and we expect Iran to have a significant presence in these competitions. These competitions are a combination of digital sports and real sports.

He continued: Without a doubt, with the strong team that exists in the Ministry of Sports of Iran, we can achieve all the goals in the memorandum and programs we have. The words of Iran’s sports minister revealed the truth of the cooperation between the two countries, and we will definitely propose Iran’s cooperation to all Russian federations.

The Minister of Sports of Russia said: In our country, special attention is paid to Paralympic sports and we are ready to cooperate with Iran in this field as well. We also welcome cooperation with Iran in the field of infrastructure and construction development, and we ask Russian companies to cooperate with Iran in this regard.

He added: Russia is very eager to cooperate with Iran’s traditional sports, and we will present Iran’s proposal to the wrestling federation to establish a power sports in Russia, because this discipline is effective for the athletes’ morale. Mutual cooperation in the field of education and university sports is also one of our other programs in this memorandum.

In the end, the Minister of Sports of Russia said: The President of Russia also attaches great importance to the development of sports and welcomes any cooperation with friendly and brotherly countries.

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