Japan Football Association (JFA) signed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lao Football Federation (LFF) today in Tokyo. This agreement between the two football governing bodies will deepen the mutual relationship and continuous cooperation for further development of football in both Laos and Japan.

Having welcomed LFF President Mr. Viphet SIHACHAKR, at JFA House, JFA President TASHIMA Kohzo expressed his appreciation of such an important occasion for signing the first MoU between the associations. “I am very honoured by this partnership with Lao Football Federation. Over the years, we have always enjoyed good relationship through various exchanges. We had dispatched Technical Director and coaches for Laos National Team, and our coaches were also able to gain valuable experience and knowledge during their assignments. Through exchanges in many more areas, we will further strengthen our long friendship and cooperation and work together in unity for the development of our beautiful game in both countries.”

The MoU between LFF and JFA agrees on the cooperation in the following areas:

1.Player development (Men’s and Women’s)
2.Friendly matches, training camps for National Teams of each age category
3.Youth development program
4.Coach education
5.Vitalising the women’s football
6.Referee development (football, futsal, beach soccer)
7.Facility management and operation
8.Exchange programs for technical personnel, administrative and management staff
Until today JFA has signed MoU with the following football associations:

Asia
[East] Hong Kong, Mongolia
[ASEAN] Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand
[South] India
[Central] Iran
[West] Jordan, Oman, United Arab Emirates

Europe
Denmark, England, France, Germany and Spain