Web Desk(National Times)- Pakistan\u2019s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday stressed the importance of inter-civilisational dialogue in fostering mutual understanding and global peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He made the remarks during the high-level event marking the International Day of Dialogue among Civilisations organised by the Permanent Mission of China to the UN, according to a press release by Pakistan\u2019s Mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026 At this critical juncture of history when global peace and harmony is imperiled by myriad challenges, the significance of inter-civilisational dialogue cannot be overemphasised,\u201d Ambassador Ahmad said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He termed \u201cdialogue and diplomacy as the most effective tools to transcend differences and foster mutual understanding and cooperation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The envoy stated that \u201cit is the spirit of dialogue that enabled human civilisation to forge mutual respect and trust and chart a path of shared progress and development\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ambassador also highlighted the regional location of Pakistan, describing it as \u201cthe melting pot of many civilisations and religions\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ambassador Ahmad noted that the UN was \u201ccognisant of and responsive to the interlinkage between international peace and dialogue among civilisations\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a committed partner, Pakistan would continue its engagement with the United Nations and all member states for advancing our shared objectives of dialogue among civilisations, cultures and faiths, for global peace and prosperity,\u201c he affirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cValues of interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, diversity, pluralism and dialogue, are not only the defining features of Pakistani civilisation but also a driver of its foreign policy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n