Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s greetings to organisers, participants and guests of the international children’s football tournament held by Charity Foundation Under the Flag of Kindness

I send my cordial greetings to the organisers, participants and guests of the annual international children’s football tournament held by Charity Foundation Under the Flag of Kindness in the year of its 20th anniversary.

Like all other sports, football brings people together, helping young people build character and fostering respect for adversaries and mutual assistance.

Your tournament is a shining symbol of unity and solidarity that helps strengthen friendship and mutual understanding and is contributing to the popularity of active and healthy living.

I am confident that this football festival will take place in the spirit of fair play, help its participants make new friends, generate positive emotions and promote trust among nations.

I wish you interesting impressions, a good time and all the best.

Sergey Lavrov