First, dialogue among civilizations helps increase mutual understanding among different peoples and bring about harmonious co-existence. As civilizations of the world are colorful, it is only normal for them to have differences, despite the fact that such differences led to numerous tragedies of wars, big or small, in history. In this connection, vigorous promotion of dialogue among civilizations for a proper settlement of disputes and differences by peaceful means will help peoples with different civilizations eliminate their feuds to bring about reconciliation, mutual respect and harmonious co-existence. And this will eventually help different countries establish a relationship of equality, mutual benefit, mutual trust and cooperation, and promote lasting peace and stability in the world. Second, dialogue among civilizations helps carry forward the essence of human civilizations and promote the steady progress of the whole society.
World civilizations are the common wealth of mankind.
They are the cultural resources and foundation for mankind to forge ahead and the driving force behind social development and human progress. They are invaluable to us. The rapid development of science and technology in today's world has provided us with a good opportunity to protect, develop and enrich world civilizations. The use of advanced modern means to disseminate the progressive and scientific elements in various civilizations will help realize common progress and prosperity of the entire human race. Third, dialogue among civilizations helps promote the establishment of a fair and reasonable new international order and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all the countries in the world.