The Geneva-based diplomatic missions of ASEAN countries held the “ASEAN Family and Sports Festival 2009” in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 4 to promote friendship among the regional grouping.

The diplomats and their family members enthusiastically participated in sports and games events such as football, tennis, badminton, table-tennis, volleyball, bowling, and tug-of-war.

The head of the Myanmar mission in Geneva said that the annual festival helps consolidate the solidarity and friendship among ASEAN nations in line with the bloc’s basic goal of stability, peace and friendship.

After the award presentation ceremony, the participants enjoyed special dishes of ASEAN countries./.