UN Event Marks First International Day for Dialogue

UN chief António Guterres calls for dialogue among civilizations

António Guterres made this plea in observance of the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on 10 June 2025.

Why is the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations particularly needed today?: Global Times editorial

The establishment of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations is not only a starting point, but also a relay that invites every civilization to join the dialogue.

First UN International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations: Ancient values, global relevance

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley has praised China's leadership in building a harmonious world when speaking about the UN's International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. She said the teachings of Confucius and Mencius still inspire

UN event marks first international day for dialogue

UN marks first International Day for Dialogue among civilizations led by China

On June 10, 2025, the world witnessed the inaugural celebration of the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, a landmark event spearheaded by China and adopted unanimously by the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. This UN-designated day is not merely a ceremonial addition to the international calendar; rather, it symbolizes the materialization of China’s Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) and the broader ambition…

Dialogue Among Civilizations: Bridging Peoples, Building Peace

China introduced International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations at the UN, advocating for mutual respect and understanding among diverse civilizations, fostering people-to-people bonds and global cooperation for collective progress.