Civilization dialogue to be held to promote Sino-Arab friendly ties

Source: Xinhua | 05-11-2009 14:58

TUNIS, May 11 (Xinhua) -- The third seminar on China-Arab relations and civilizations within the framework of the Sino-Arab Cooperation Forum (SACF) is set to be held here on Monday and Tuesday.

The meeting will bring together representatives from China and 22 Arab countries, whose dialogues and discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cultural exchanges between the two sides and promoting bilateral friendly relations.

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the start of China's diplomatic relations with Arab countries. For over half a century, Sino-Arab friendly cooperative relations have experienced continuous development with political ties and economic and trade cooperation becoming ever closer.

At present, the Sino-Arab relations have entered a new historical stage of full-scale development, and vigorously carrying out the Sino-Arab dialogue on civilizations will help push forward bilateral cooperative relations.

Both China and the Arab world have a long history and a splendid civilization and enjoy a time-honored friendship. Though different in history, culture, social systems and development modes, both advocate the diversity of and dialogue between civilizations, as well as mutual development by seeking common ground while shelving differences.