Vijayan likely to open the 21st convention of FOKANA in Washington

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is likely to inaugurate the 21st international convention of the Federation of Malayali Associations in North America (FOKANA) in Washington on July 18, it was announced in Kochi on Tuesday.

The announcement was made by the office bearers of FOKANA which included President Babu Stephen, Paul Karugapillil and Biju Kottarakara.

As many as 1,500 delegates from 60-member organizations of various countries will participate in the event which will host business meetings and seminars, besides a meeting of the women's forum.