India, Feb. 25 -- The collective vision that derived in last few days from the brainstorming session of the 21st AARDO would definitely strengthen the deep bonds between Asia and Africa-region and it would go a long way in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of this region, this was stated by the Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Addressing the concluding session of AARDO he said that the collective vision that emerged from the rice field of Asia to the landscapes of Africa, in our folk traditions and close-knit communities, our people seek the same future-dignity, opportunity and progress.

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani informed that assuming the presidency of AARDO is a privile...