Afro-Asian Conference
[ˈæf.roʊ ˈeɪ.ʒən ˈkɑn.fər.əns]
nounfemininepl: Afro-Asian Conferences / Conferências Afro-Asiáticas
Conferência Afro-Asiática
1. A historical diplomatic conference held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955, bringing together leaders of African and Asian nations to promote anti-colonialism, non-alignment, and cooperation among developing countries
The Afro-Asian Conference of 1955 was a landmark event that shaped the Non-Aligned Movement.
A Conferência Afro-Asiática de 1955 foi um evento histórico que moldou o Movimento dos Países Não-Alinhados.
2. Any subsequent meeting or organization of African and Asian nations aimed at promoting solidarity and cooperation
The recent Afro-Asian Conference addressed climate change and economic development.
A recente Conferência Afro-Asiática abordou mudanças climáticas e desenvolvimento econômico.
The Afro-Asian Conference of 1955 is a significant historical event in postcolonial studies, particularly important in Brazil and Portugal due to their colonial histories. The conference represented a pivotal moment for developing nations to assert independence from Cold War superpowers and remains a reference point for South-South cooperation and solidarity movements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Spirit of Bandung - referring to the principles of solidarity and non-alignment established at the conference
Afro-Asian cooperation - broader concept of unity between African and Asian nations
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →