Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract

The 5th Southwest Asia Summit regarding standardization of the United Nations Geographic Names was held on 24 to 26 January 1994 at the Geographic Organization of the Armed Forces with the participation of representatives of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the opening ceremony of this summit, Mr. Foroozandeh, Minister of Defense and Support of the Armed Forces, in his speech, referred to such an assembly in this part of Asia with the aim of standardizing geographical names based on the common culture of nations as an appropriate measure to prevent divisions and conflicts in dealing with International issues. He added that the nations of the South-West Asia region have not only a common language but also a common religion, which is the basis for the unity and harmony between the member countries, and will strengthen political, social and economic relations.