via Global Times, 25 April 2023: The General Assembly of the China-led Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia culminated in The Xi’an Declaration which emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage in Asia as a shared asset for humanity.
The Xi’an Declaration was released at the General Assembly of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) in Xi’an, capital city of Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, on Tuesday. The declaration closely echoes the Global Civilization Initiative and is sure to help contribute Chinese wisdom to the promotion of high-level international cooperation.
The declaration noted that the cultural heritage of Asia has a brilliant history and provides spiritual care and shared cultural assets for Asians and mankind as a whole. More countries are aware of the fact that as the future and destiny of countries are closely linked, the modernization of humanity and prosperity of world civilization cannot be achieved without inclusion, coexistence and mutual learning.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the general assembly, noting that as an important cradle of human civilization, Asia has nurtured and is home to an immeasurable wealth of cultural heritage, writing a splendid chapter in the annals of world civilizations.
Source: ‘Xi’an Declaration’ contributes Chinese wisdom to the world – Global Times
