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Dr. Al Falasi said, “The MoU reflects the joint commitment of both countries to foster

collaboration in sports by harnessing sports science, promoting community sports,
advancing school and university sports, and nurturing competitive sports.
Additionally, it seeks to improve the opportunities for athletes and encourage their

participation in regional and international conferences, seminars, and sports forums
on both regional and global levels.”

He added, “The agreement is pivotal in our continuous efforts to elevate the sports

sector by forming alliances with regional and global sports entities. Through the
exchange of specialised expertise, this agreement reinforces the long-lasting bond
between both nations and fosters cooperation among our sports organisations. The

key goal is to achieve shared sports objectives, acting as a catalyst for attaining
national sports achievements and achieving further successes for UAE’s sports,
aligning with the visions and ambitions of our wise leadership.”

Ario Ariotedjo said, “This agreement is a testament to our shared commitment to
advancing sports and strengthening ties between our two nations.

“Through this MoU, we are setting a foundation for extensive cooperation in sports,
encompassing the exchange of coaches and athletes, sports management, and the
enhancement of our respective sporting events and organisations. Our collaboration
is tailored to support mutual interests in various sports. Moreover, we are committed

to supporting each other in hosting global sporting events. Full support from the UAE
for our U-20 bid to host the football world cup last year was highly notable, and we

endeavour for more supportive measures.”

The MoU aims to reinforce collaboration between both nations in sports through
several key avenues. These avenues include visits between government officials,

experts, athletes, coaches, and researchers. Furthermore, it entails the exchange of
experiences, knowledge, skills, technologies, information, publications, data, and
educational resources.

Additionally, capacity-building programmes will be implemented to enhance the
qualifications of personnel engaged in the sports sector of both countries. This will be
achieved through diverse initiatives such as training programmes and workshops.

Moreover, both parties will help promote a wide array of sports categories,
encompassing (community - competitive – school and University) sports.