Qatar’s foreign minister calls criticism of his country ‘very arrogant and very racist’
Paid fans should create a good mood
At the World Cup in Qatar, paid fans should ensure a good atmosphere on social media and at the opening ceremony. Pocket money as well as flight and accommodation should be covered by the organizing committee.
Shortly before the soccer World Cup in Qatar, the criticism of the tournament host continues. The emirate’s foreign minister condemned the tones coming from Europe as arrogant and racist. Most recently, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) had expressed clear criticism.
KAtar’s Foreign Minister considers criticism from German politicians of the host of the World Cup to be double standards. “On the one hand, the German population is misinformed by government politicians, on the other hand, the government has no problem with us when it comes to energy partnerships or investments,” said Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” (Monday). . He could not understand that the World Cup organizers would “suddenly have different standards”. “This is not the kind of relationship we want to see between two countries like Germany and Qatar,” the foreign minister said.
Most recently, before the visit of the Federal Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, who is also responsible for top-class sport, there had been discord in Qatar because the SPD politician had criticized the awarding of the world championship to the Arab country. The World Cup in the emirate has long been criticized for human rights violations and the treatment of workers from other countries.
Foreign Minister Al Thani asserted that Qatar’s government had launched a series of reforms, including labor law. “It’s an ongoing process that never stops – and it won’t stop after the World Cup either,” he said. But it is unfair to always point to Qatar’s government. “If there is a problem in a European country, for example with safety at work, then the companies are criticized,” said Al Thani.
The companies, including European ones, are obliged to implement the new rules and standards in Qatar. “If companies still don’t comply, that’s not the government’s fault,” emphasized the Foreign Minister.
He described the criticism from Europe of the situation in Qatar as “very arrogant and very racist”. Nevertheless, the award of the World Cup for his country is “a blessing. We’re very proud of it and we’re very confident that this World Cup will be one of the best you’ve seen,” said Al Thani.
