Chinese Amb.: Egypt, China Promote Civilizational Dialogue, Shared Human Values

Chinese Ambassador to Cairo, Liao Liqiang, affirmed that Egypt and China are two ancient civilizations that advocate for respect for the diversity of global civilizations and the promotion of shared human values.

He highlighted that Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Global Civilization Initiative to enhance communication and mutual learning among civilizations.

The ambassador made these remarks during the event celebrating the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, held under the theme: “Dialogue and Communication: Music Connects the World.”

Liao noted that Egypt, as a core member in drafting the resolution for the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, has fully supported China’s efforts to dedicate a day for this purpose.

He also pointed out the proactive response of the Arab League Secretariat to the Global Civilization Initiative, with ongoing collaboration to establish the China-Arab Center for the Initiative, which has made positive progress.

He emphasized that music is an art form that transcends language barriers and embodies a deep understanding of cultural exchange and civilizational dialogue.

“Today, we celebrate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations through musical dialogue between our two countries,” he said, expressing his confidence that today’s event will strongly contribute to reviving and continuously energizing the long-standing civilizations of China and Egypt through ongoing cultural exchange.