Iranian president leaves for Asian-African meeting in Indonesia
Xinhua, April 20, 2015 Adjust font size:
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran leaves Tuesday for the Indonesian city of Bandung to attend events marking the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference, Tasnim news agency reported.
The Bandung conference in 1955 was a milestone in the history of Asian and African countries, with delegates from 29 countries discussing peace, security, and economic development in the midst of emerging problems in many parts of the world.
In commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference and 10th anniversary of the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership, Indonesia planned a series of high level events under the theme of "Strengthening South-South Cooperation to Promote World Peace and Prosperity" in Jakarta and Bandung on April 19-24, 2015.
Delegates from 109 Asian and African countries, 16 observer countries, and 25 international organizations are to invited to participate in the events. Endit