Meeting with H.E. Mr. Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sports – 8 October 2025

Discussions focused on Russia’s leading role in sports diplomacy within the ACD. Both parties reviewed the implementation of the Doha Declaration on sports cooperation and confirmed that the 1st ACD Ministerial Meeting on Sports will be held on 6 November 2025 in Samara. They agreed that sports diplomacy can foster unity and tolerance among Asian nations. The meeting also noted that this event aligns with the International Forum “Russia: Country of Sports” (5–7 November 2025), with participation expected from President Vladimir Putin.