Report underlines respect for diversity of civilizations

In 2024, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution proposed by China and 82 other countries, designating June 10 every year as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.

The CIIS report aims to further review and summarize China's experience, practices, and major achievements in promoting the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative and facilitating global dialogue among civilizations.

The report introduces the historical background and profound implications of the Global Civilization Initiative and systematically reviews China's concepts, policies, and practical achievements in promoting dialogue among civilizations from five aspects.

China has been pooling broad international consensus on exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, supporting the United Nations in playing its role as the primary platform for dialogue among civilizations and deepening bilateral and regional dialogue among civilizations, the report said.

Additionally, the country has been advancing multilateral cooperation on dialogue among civilizations and integrating dialogue among civilizations into exchanges and cooperation across various fields. It also looks ahead to China's next steps in promoting dialogue among civilizations, according to the report.

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