Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Asian Football Confederation President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa inaugurated the AFC standing committees meetings in Manila on Thursday on the sidelines of celebrations for the confederation’s 60th Anniversary and Annual Awards night.
Shaikh Salman attended meetings for the Legal, Finance and Elections Committees, in which he lauded the efforts of the members and affirmed the importance of their roles in enabling the AFC to set up a variety of plans and programmes aimed at boosting football in Asia.
The AFC President also noted the significance of continuing the confederation’s past achievements through a constant understanding and cooperation between the various committees and the confederation’s executive management, noting the need to build on these successes and promote them going forward.
On the sidelines, Shaikh Salman also had meetings with Presidents of national football federations during which he discussed a number of subjects related to football throughout the continent as well as the methods for further boosting ties between the AFC and themselves.
Shaikh Salman urged there to be continued coordination and communication between the AFC and these federations, so that the AFC is constantly aware of their mutually beneficial needs and proposals.
On Friday, the AFC President is due to chair the meetings of the Audit Committee, the Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup 2015 and the Competitions Committee.
Shaikh Salman will also chair the AFC Executive Committee meeting on Saturday to discuss a variety of topics.