Officials and scholars from China and Arab countries met here
Saturday for the second seminar on China-Arab relations and a
discussion on civilization.
Chinese delegation head and former Foreign Minister Yang Fuchang
said at the inauguration ceremony that strengthened cultural
exchanges between China and Arab countries will play a significant
role in promoting China-Arab friendly cooperative relations and in
helping maintain peace and stability in the Mideast region.
Saudi Culture and Information Minister Iyad bin Amin Madani said
the China-Arab discussion on civilization is conducive to deepening
understanding. It is essential for both sides to strengthen
communications and cooperation in various fields to jointly prepare
for the challenges brought about by globalization, he said.
The three-day event brought together over 80 representatives
from China, 22 Arab countries and the Arab League to open
discussions on promoting understanding and dialogue between the
Chinese and Arab-Islamic civilizations as well as on the harmonious
development of the world, according to Chinese embassy
officials.
They will also discuss the roles of education, information,
culture and translation in promoting and strengthening ties between
the two civilizations.
The first China-Arab civilization seminar was held in Beijing in
December 2005.
(Xinhua News Agency December 2, 2007)
