Ghasemi, along with the Qatari ambassador to Iran, Mohammed
bin Hamad Al Hajri, who arrived on Kish Island on Saturday night meet with the
Qatar Minister of Transport and Communications, Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, and
his delegations to make arrangements for the World Cup 2022.
Upon President Raieis's decree, the Iranian transport
minister is responsible for arranging the accommodation, air transport, and
maritime transport of the passengers and tourists who are coming for the World
Cup 2022 within the period of November 21 to December 18.
This is part of Iran's plan for cooperating with Qatar and
for taking advantage of this international event.
The arrangements include launching regular shipping lines
between the ports of the two countries and making more use of Qatari commercial
airlines along with the Iranian airlines during the event.
'Kish is the focal location for these arrangements, although
other coastal and non-coastal provinces in Hormozgan and Bushehr close to the
Persian Gulf can play role in supporting the event', Ghasemi added.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is to be held in Qatar and Iran's
cooperation with Qatar has been previously initiated in February 2021 when Kish
Free Zone Organization put the issue high on the agenda. Accordingly, 520
billion IRR was allocated to equip and develop the infrastructures of Kish
Island.
Iran's southern islands have huge potentials and facilities
that can support Qatar hosting of the tournament in terms of transport, infrastructures,
logistics, accommodations, etc. Moreover, it can attract spectators willing to
visit nearby touristic locations during the intervals of their favorite
matches.