The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is attending the 55th ABU summit being held in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.

Iran Press/Asia: Dr. Abdul Ali Ali Asgari, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)  traveled to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to attend the 55th Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Summit.

The visiting official is to meet with top-ranking delegates of radio and television networks from countries around the world to talk about expansion of media cooperation.

More than 700 top-ranking delegates and top officials of 270 media organizations from 64 countries are attending this year's summit.

A group of senior vice presidents and senior directors are accompanying Dr Ali Asgari on this five-day event. 

The visitors from different countries have seen examples of innovative technologies and other items at the exhibition.

The 55th Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly and Associated meetings are being held From September 30 to October 5, 2018, in Turkmenistan.