Communiqué adopted at int'l forum on intercultural dialogue in Baku
A communiqué of the first ministerial meeting was adopted in Baku on May 31 within the framework of the Second World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue.
In the document, the heads of delegations participating in the forum and the Ministers of Culture and Tourism welcomed the organization of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue by Azerbaijan every two years.
The communiqué also supported the activities of the United Nations, UNESCO, the Alliance of Civilizations and other international and regional organizations on the development of trust between different cultures and civilizations, establishment of mutual respect and understanding.
In addition, the communiqué stressed the importance of peaceful conflict resolution for the restoration of peace, justice and prosperity for all peoples.
The forum participants noted that intercultural dialogue is one of the important factors in terms of restoration of lasting peace and stability in the world, praised ideas on building bridges between cultures and civilizations, reflected in the appeal of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the forum participants.
Given all this, the forum participants agreed on the adoption of programs and support for the projects that promote intercultural dialogue.
The communiqué also reflected the decision that the next World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue will be held in Baku in 2015.
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