President of the Ukrainian Football Association Andriy Shevchenko during a working visit to Vienna held a meeting with representatives of the Austrian Football Association, the Federal Government of Austria, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Austrian side was represented by Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Sports Andreas Babler, State Secretary for Sport Michaela Schimdt, as well as Josef Proell, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Austrian Football Association.

Ukrainian FA President was accompanied to the meeting by Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine in Austria Vasyl Hymynets and First Vice-President of Ukrainian FA Artem Stiyanov.

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The meeting took place on the occasion of the solemn signing of a Memorandum between the Ukrainian Football Association and the Austrian Football Union regarding future cooperation between the two national associations.

During the breaks, both sides discussed issues of international cooperation in football, interaction at the national association level, as well as the role of sport as an instrument of international dialogue and support for Ukraine under conditions of full-scale war.

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The purpose of the signed agreement is to support young Ukrainian footballers and footballers, as well as coaches and coaches, whose sports training and development have been significantly affected due to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The Memorandum provides for the implementation of technical educational and training events based on the infrastructure of the Austrian Football Association, which opens up additional opportunities for professional development of young professionals.

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Commenting on the signing of the Memorandum, President of the Ukrainian Football Association Andriy Shevchenko said:

«This Memorandum is more than just a sporting cooperation. It is a powerful sign of support for our young players and coaches who live and work in extremely difficult conditions. Partnership with the Austrian Football Union gives them hope, stability, and the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.»

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Also within the Memorandum, we will be able to send children who play football to camps in Austria — this format of rehabilitation has already proven itself as effective and inspiring.