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Madrid: The World Conference on Dialogue that concluded in Madrid rejected the theories on clash of civilisations and cultures and warned against campaigns seeking to deepen conflicts and destabilise peace, security and co-existence.
In the final communique called "The Madrid Declaration", the participants called upon the UN General Assembly to support the results reached by this conference.
It urged the use of its recommendations to enhance interaction among followers of different religions, civilisations and cultures through a special UN session.
The participants pointed out that terrorism is a universal phenomenon that requires unified international efforts to combat it in a serious, responsible and just way.
"This demands an international agreement on defining terrorism, addressing its root causes and achieving justice and stability in the world," the communique pointed out.
It noted that terrorism is one of the most serious obstacles confronting dialogue and coexistence.
The participants decided to form a working team to study the problems hindering dialogue. The team will also prepare a study that would outline visions for the resolution of these problems and coordinate among bodies promoting world dialogue.
Noble practices
The team would attempt to foster cooperation among religious, cultural, educational, and media establishments to deepen and consolidate ethical values, to encourage noble social practices and to confront sexual promiscuity, family disintegration and other vices.
It will try to organise inter-religious and inter-cultural meetings, conduct research, execute media programmes and use the internet and other media for the dissemination of a culture of peace, understanding and coexistence.
The participants also expressed their appreciation for the Muslim World League and other bodies that cooperated in organising the conference.
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