Boao Forum for Asia conference kicks off, IRNA chief attends

Boao, March 28, IRNA - Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency Zia Hashemi took part in Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference started work in south China on Thursday. Over 2,000 political, economic, media and cultural personalities have attended the event in southern Chinese city of Boao. BFA is one of the important conferences being held annually with participation of representatives of Asian and world countries. Established in 2001, Boao Forum for Asia is the most important economic conference in Asia. The main aim behind establishment of BFA, of which Iran is one of the founders, is development of economic cooperation and promotion of scientific and technical relations among countries in Asia-Pacific region. IRNA chief is to address the March 29 media leaders’ summit as the main meeting of BFA. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish