10th summit of D-8 on economic cooperation kicks off virtually

By ANI | Published: April 9, 2021 11:22 AM2021-04-09T11:22:40+5:302021-04-09T11:30:13+5:30

The 10th summit of eight developing countries (D-8) began virtually in Iran on Thursday.

10th summit of D-8 on economic cooperation kicks off virtually | 10th summit of D-8 on economic cooperation kicks off virtually

10th summit of D-8 on economic cooperation kicks off virtually

The 10th summit of eight developing countries (D-8) began virtually in Iran on Thursday.

The Summit on economic cooperation was attended by Heads of States/Governments of eight D8 Member States, including Iran, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, and Nigeria in the presence of Iran President Hassan Rouh, reported IRNA.

D-8 was established in 1997 to promote economic and development cooperation among eight Member States with its Headquarters at Istanbul, Turkey.

The D-8 objectives, inter alia, include improving developing countries' position in the world economy, diversifying new opportunities in trade relations, and enhancing participation in decision-making at the international level. Priority areas of cooperation in the D-8 include: Trade; Industry; Agriculture and Food Security; Energy; Transportation; and Tourism.

( With inputs from ANI )

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