President of The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) is looking forward to participating in dialogue with FIFA representatives after the delay in The drawing for Under-20 World Cup, which was set Takes place in Southeast Asia because of Continuous protests against Inclusion of Israel.
Eric Thuhir, who He is also a senior treasury minister and a former president of Inter Milan, will fly to Zurich for CPC Executive Committee member Arya Sinulinga said the talks.
Arya said arrangements for the trip are still being made made It did not mention the FIFA officials expected to meet them.
Indonesia is scheduled to host 24-team tournament From May 20th to June 11th. However, PSSI last On Sunday, it said it had canceled the scheduled draw place on Friday after the governor of The island is largely Hindu of Bali refused to host Israel team.
Wayan Koster has urged the ministry of Youth and sports “adopt a policy Prohibition of the Israelites team out of competition in Bali “because of dispute with Philistines media reported quoting a letter sent by Koster.
coaster office He did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The governor said to media on Monday was followinggovernment position.”
Indonesia population Muslims dominate the majority practice Moderate version of Islam, although a rise in Religious conservatism has crept in politics in Last few years. The country does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel and the demonstrators have recently staged rallies in Jakarta calls on Israel not to allow it to participate.
cancellation of The draw raised concerns that Indonesia might lose its hosting rights for the tournament And the sport is drowned out in country to isolation again After being suspended from FIFA for a year Until May 2016, because of government confusion.
Indonesia also tries to rebuild that it reputation After a stampede on the field in East Java last year led to deaths of 135 spectators. Many of them were crushed as they fled for He emerges after the police fire tear gas into the crowd.
Arya said PSSI hopes through coordination with the government A solution can be reached politics It can be separated from sports.
Muhajir Effendi, Indonesia Coordinator minister for Human development and cultural affairs, citing the state news Antara said the PSSI chief’s talks meant “at least FIFA will understand Indonesia’s position.”
