Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam receives AFC President

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam receives Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asia Football Confederation (AFC), Ha Noi, November 1, 2017

At the reception, President of the Asia Football Confederation (AFC) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held that Vietnamese football is on its way to integrate into international football, requiring stronger investment in all fields.

The AFC will continue helping Vietnamese football to further develop through specific programmes, thus contributing to the growth of Asian football, he pledged.

In turn, Deputy PM Dam said that the AFC leader’s visit shows the close relations of the confederation with member federations, including Viet Nam, as well as its specific development strategies and policies.

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Over the past year, the Viet Nam  Football Federation (VFF) has received support from the AFC in improving its profession, seeking measures to develop football activities, especially among the public and youth, and organising tournaments, he noted.

Mr. Dam affirmed that the Vietnamese Government always creates optimal conditions for football activities. He added that the operation of the VFF is always independent in line with Vietnamese law and international practices.

The Deputy PM also expressed his hope that in the future, the AFC will continue assisting Vietnamese football development through financial aid, training courses for players, coaches and referees as well as help the country in improving management of both professional and community-based football activities.

                                                                                                                                 By Vien Nhu