Cultural Ministers from 22 Asian countries endorsed the Foshan
Declaration Saturday upon the conclusion of the Asia Cultural
Ministerial Forum.
The Foshan Declaration said in the process of economic
globalization, the important role of culture and cultural elements
in international relations and social development is becoming
increasingly prominent. Cultural exchange and cooperation is
conducive to the peace and development of Asian countries.
"We stand ready to strengthen cultural exchange and dialogue
among different civilizations on the basis of equality and mutual
benefit, enhance understanding and appreciation among Asian peoples
and peoples of the world, reinforce coordination and communication
among governmental cultural departments and enhance cultural
exchanges in Asia," said the Declaration.
At the two-day Asia Cultural Ministerial Forum, cultural
officials from 22 Asian countries discussed on the issues of how to
reserve and develop cultural diversity in Asia, as well as in the
world and how to keep the Asian regional cultural cooperation in
pace with the regional economic cooperation.
(Xinhua News Agency November 13, 2005)
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