AFC President concludes fruitful meetings in the Kyrgyz Republic

Amongst the focus of the high-level agenda was the development of football in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as the ways in which to enhance the reach of the beautiful game in the Central Asian nation. 

 

President Japarov expressed his gratitude to Shaikh Salman for supporting the initiatives of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), whilst acknowledging the AFC President’s role and impact towards the dynamic development of football in Asia.

 

“The AFC is a force that unites the football federations of the Asian continent and the bridge between them. Football plays an important role in society as it importantly contributes to the preservation of people's health and calls for unity and harmony,” said President Japarov, who also stressed the growing popularity of the sport in the Kyrgyz Republic.

 

President Japarov also outlined the country’s ambitions to begin the construction of a multi-functional modern stadium this year that would meet international standards.