Tashkent:His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, welcomed Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), during his official visit to the capital.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between Uzbekistan and the AFC, particularly in advancing football development across various areas.
Shaikh Salman expressed his gratitude to President Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome and praised Uzbekistan's efforts in supporting both amateur and professional football. He highlighted the country's progress in building modern sports infrastructure and training facilities, as well as the increasing recognition of Uzbek football in Asia.
Discussions included future cooperation prospects such as hosting women's and youth competitions, providing technical support for player and coach training, and talent development. Both leaders stressed the importance of developing football academies and initiatives to increase youth participation in the sport.