Manama: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has assured the Palestine Football Association of the Confederation's support in developing football in the West Asian country.
Shaikh Salman also assured General Jibril Rajoub, the Palestine Football Association President, of AFC's commitment in safeguarding its interests at the regional and international levels.
Shaikh Salman met General Rajoub in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday.
The AFC President hailed General Rajoub's efforts to serve Palestinian sports, especially football, praising the development of Palestinian football in the last few years.
Shaikh Salman also stressed that AFC will continue providing support for the Palestine FA's development projects - infrastructure, grassroots, women's football, referees, coaches and management - to ensure the game grows at all levels.
General Rajoub, in thanking Shaikh Salman, hailed AFC's support for Palestine football and said Palestine FA will work closely with the Confederation to develop the game.
Source: the-afc.com