ACD Tehran Session, Ground For Further Regional Interaction - VP

Tehran, May 8, IRNA – First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi here Wednesday urged the member countries of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) to pave the way for further regional interactions. Addressing the second day of the first ACD culture ministerial meeting underway in the Iranian capital, Rahimi said expansion of regional interactions is aimed at making development in the member states. Rahimi added that cultural cooperation among the ACD members will prepare the ground for playing effective role in the cultural areas around the world. He expressed hope that the event would be a turning point in strengthening solidarity and friendship among the Asian nations. He then described Asia as a center of human culture and cradle of ancient civilizations./end