IRNA � The 11th Bali Democracy Forum kicked off on Thursday hosting the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bali Island themed 'Development of Democracy'.


Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific region Mahmoud Farazandeh along with Iran's Ambassador to Indonesia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi were present in the forum.

The two-day forum kicked off on Thursday and will be concluded on Friday in which participants will exchange views and ideas on peace and democracy through dialogue to help promote regional and international cooperation in the fields.

This year's forum is to exchange scientific and practical findings in democracy to help serve nations welfares.