The congress elected Mariano Araneta Jr, president of the Philippine Football Federation, Vice President of AFF, an additional position for the organisation. "Southeast Asian football has made strong development steps, contributing to elevating regional football on the international football map," said Tuấn. "The VFF is very pleased with the overall progress of Southeast Asian football, including the positive contribution of Vietnamese football. "The VFF has experienced as well as demonstrated professionalism when successfully hosting many important events of Southeast Asian and Asian football. Your success is also the pride of Southeast Asian football."