Mirzoyan: Ancient Civilizations Forum is a unique platform for  cultural dialogue and strengthening mutual understanding and  tolerance

ArmInfo. Armenia believes that Ancient Civilizations Forum stands as a unique platform for cultural dialogue and cooperation on strengthening mutual understanding and tolerance. This  was stated by the head of the Armenian MFA, Ararat Mirzoyan, on December 18 in Yerevan at the opening of the 8th Ministerial meeting of Ancient Civilizations Forum.

In this vein, the Armenian Minister thanked those present, expressing  his conviction that participation in the Forum expresses a commitment  to cooperation in addressing the pressing challenges related to  intercultural dialogue, safeguarding cultural heritage and fostering  culture of peace and non-violence.  Mirzoyan added that throughout  history, civilizations have served as essential sources of human  creativity, knowledge and ethical principles - repositories of  cultural memory that continue to shape the collective identity. "This  unique platform not only allows us to address traditional themes on  the multilateral agenda, but also has huge untapped potential to  foster intercultural exchanges and culture of peace."

Mirzoyan acknowledged that the meeting is taking place at a time when  the multilateral system and international law face unprecedented  challenges. According to him, the world is confronted with evolving  security threats, the resurgence of conflicts marked by immense human  suffering, identity-based hatred, and drastic growth of the  deliberate destruction or misappropriation of cultural heritage.   Mirzoyan stressed that Armenia is committed to international  cooperation within the framework of the Ancient Civilizations Forum  and supports strengthening the Forum's capacity to enable its  ambitious, practical actions in response to evolving and new  challenges.

In conclusion, Mirzoyan noted that Armenia is proud to be a part of  the family of ancient civilizations.  "This privilege carries with it  a great responsibility: to preserve humanity's collective heritage  and to protect the values and traditions that form the civilized  foundations of our world. We will continue to work with the Member  States of the Forum towards a more peaceful, just and harmonious  future."