Dialogue of Civilizations: China’s agenda of peace and cooperation making world a better place
Speakers while addressing a virtual webinar titled ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’ praised China’s world agenda of peace, security, and cooperation and said that the three-pronged strategy of China is making the world a better place to live in. The webinar was jointly organized by the Communication University of China and Pakistan Research Centre for a community with a shared future. The speakers denounced the idea of a ‘clash of civilizations’ and said that this concept led to wars and destruction.
ISLAMABAD – Speakers at a discussion have stressed the importance of international communication and international cultural exchange and said that in order to achieve sustainable prosperity and security, a peaceful inter-civilization co-existence is required.
The virtual discussion focus group discussion on “Dialogue of Civilizations” was jointly organized by Communication University of China and Pakistan Research Centre for a community with shared future yesterday, according to Gwadar Pro.
The Group Discussion was moderated by Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) and Director Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future, Islamabad. The discussion was attended by members of the Institute of Community with Shared Future, Communication University of China, Beijing.
The session was commenced with the opening remarks by Prof. Li Huailiang, Dean, Institute of Community with Shared Future, Communication University of China.
He stated that the concept of “Clash of Civilizations” has led to numerous wars and killings of thousands of innocent lives.
He stressed the importance of international communication and international cultural exchange. He also mentioned that to achieve sustainable prosperity and security, a peaceful inter-civilization co-existence is required.
Prof. Zhang Yanqiu, Vice Dean, Institute of Community with Shared Future, highlighted the need for cultural inclusiveness through the promotion of global communications.
She said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cooperation and negotiations have led to improved bilateral relations between China and Africa.
She also mentioned that to promote the concept of “Dialogue of Civilizations”, China’s international communication needs to be improved.
In her remarks, Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid, Chairperson, Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore, said that at present, the agenda provided by China for the world is based on Peace, Cooperation, and Security.
She said the steering of the changing world is in the hands of China. Irum was speaking at the Focus Group Discussion on “Dialogue of Civilizations” held on March 29th.
Shakeel Ahmed Ramay, Member Advisory Board, CGSS and Director, China Study Center, SDPI, highlighted that for a successful Dialogue of Civilizations, China and Pakistan must recognize common indicators of development.
He elaborated that the Chinese Theory of empathy and mutual coordination is similar to that of the Chinese concept of empathy.
Ramay emphasized that the Dialogue of Civilizations must be based on common grounds of interest for maximum benefit.
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