Cultural accord signed

Published November 15, 2005

BEIJING, Nov 14: Pakistan, China and 20 other Asian countries have pledged to join hands in promoting peace and tranquillity in the region through cultural exchanges. Senior officials of the respective countries formally signed a declaration to this effect at the Asia Cultural Forum held in Foshan city, South China’s Guangdong province.

Director General National Council of the Arts Mohammad Naeem Tahir signed the declaration on Pakistan’s behalf.—-APP

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