European Parliament underscores Saudi Arabia’s support for dialogue of civilizations
The European Parliament has emphasized the role of the Kingdom in supporting dialogue among the different cultures and civilizations of the world. The Parliament said the Kingdom supports local, regional and global projects in promoting a culture of dialogue and respect, as well as engendering peace around the globe. The European Parliament made the statement through its delegation, which recently visited the King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) in Riyadh. They also expressed appreciation for the programs organized by the center. The programs aim to enhance national unity by promoting the concepts of coexistence and intercultural understanding, and spreading a culture of tolerance and moderation. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the activities of the center, which include the Peace for Civilization Program, the Dialogue Academy, and National Center for Public Opinion Polls. These programs were developed to promote the values of coexistence, diversity, tolerance and moderation as part of the realization of Vision 2030.
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