On the afternoon of June 9th, over 1000 senior UN officials, permanent diplomats from various countries to the UN, and people from all walks of life in New York attended a themed dialogue hosted by the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations titled "Promoting Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning, Strengthening International Solidarity and Cooperation".

Philemon Young, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, stated in a video message that there are 8 billion people, over 5000 ethnic groups, and more than 7000 languages on Earth. In the face of such rich diversity and diverse voices and needs, mutual respect and dialogue are crucial. He pointed out that history has shown that dialogue fails and conflicts intensify. Dialogue prevails, and peace is guaranteed. And now, dialogue is more important than ever before.

Secretary General Guterres stated in a video message that around the world, we are hearing more and more voices of intolerance and xenophobia, which are amplified by misinformation and hate speech online. In our divided world, dialogue is not optional - it is crucial for building bridges of understanding and trust. On the occasion of the first International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations, we promote this belief and the power of the rich diversity of civilizations to promote mutual understanding and global solidarity.

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, specially sent a video speech for the International Day theme event. He stated in his speech that dialogue among civilizations is the bond of peace, the driving force of development, and the bridge of friendship. China advocates promoting dialogue among civilizations from three aspects: being a defender of civilization equality; Be a practitioner of civilized exchange; Be a promoter of civilization and progress. He stated that China supports the United Nations in playing an important role in promoting dialogue among civilizations, replacing confrontation with cooperation, zero sum with win-win, and adhering to the path of peaceful coexistence among different civilizations.

UN Deputy Secretary General and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Moratinos, personally attended the International Day theme event. He stated in his speech that dialogue between different civilizations is not only of practical significance, but also crucial for building a more peaceful, just, and united world. He emphasized that dialogue is not an abstract gesture of goodwill, but a strategic necessity. It is the most effective means for us to resolve tensions, build trust, and reaffirm our common humanity.