Emphasizes the role of sport in the promotion of peace, solidarity, social cohesion and socio-economic development;
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Notes that, given its universal popularity, football can bring people together and play a positive role in promoting development and peace;
3
Welcomes the historic and unique dimension of the 2010 International Federation of Association Football World Cup in South Africa, marking the first time that that major sports event will take place on the African continent;
4
Also welcomes the preparations by South Africa for the hosting of the 2010 World Cup, and expresses its continued support, where appropriate, to South Africa in the pursuit of ensuring the success of the tournament;
5
Encouragesall Member States to support sport and its use as a tool to promote peace and development, including through the continued contribution to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and dialogue among civilizations;
6
Firmly supports the launch of the 1GOAL World Cup 2010 campaign, which aims to raise global public awareness of and advocate for the importance of achieving the Millennium Development Goals of universal primary education and gender parity in education by 2015;
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Encouragesthe relevant authorities to exert every effort to ensure that the 2010 World Cup will leave a lasting legacy for peace and development in Africa;
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Encouragesall Member States to support, where appropriate, including through stimulating popular attendance, the 2010 World Cup, to be hosted by South Africa in June 2010.
