On July 13th, the fourth China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue, which was co-organized by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), the Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), the CPC Committee of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was held in Yinchuan. The dialogue was themed on "China-Arab States civilization exchanges: from the ancient Silk Road to the community with a shared destiny in the new era". Liu Jianchao, Minister of the IDCPC, Xie Chuntao, Vice President of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) responsible for routine work, and Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the CPC Committee of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region were present. Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of Fatah and President of Palestine sent a written speech to the dialogue. The event's attendees included political leaders of 67 political parties and organizations from 19 Arab countries and leaders, such as Fatima Habib, leader of the Equity Party and Vice President of the National Assembly of Mauritania, Hassan Benomar, Member of the Political Bureau of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Morocco, Saleban Daher Bile, National Secretary of the People's Rally for Progress(RPP), Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Djibouti, and representatives of think tanks and media.

In his written speech, Abbas said, the China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue is a grand gathering of civilizations and cultural exchanges, which will further strengthen the exchanges and cooperation between Arab States and China at national and political-party level. The Palestinian side thanked the Chinese side for the long-term commitment to resolving the Palestinian issue in a peaceful and just manner, and highly appreciated President Xi Jinping's three proposals for this purpose. The Palestinian side firmly supports the one-China principle, resolutely opposes external forces' interference in China's internal affairs, and opposes the politicization of human rights issues. Fatah of Palestine is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the CPC to strengthen communication and cooperation, and push Palestine-China relations and Arab States-China relations for development.

In his keynote speech, Liu noted that General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward the Global Civilization Initiative at the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-level Meeting in March this year, which received warm response from the international community. China and the Arab States have long-standing and profound civilizations, a long history of cultural exchanges, harmonious and inclusive oriental values, and a broad mind of inclusiveness and mutual learning. The CPC is willing to work with the political parties of Arab States to implement the important consensus reached by General Secretary Xi Jinping and the leaders of the Arab States, promote the exchange of concepts, political communication, and cooperation between political parties, think tanks, and at local level comprehensively, build a more open and shared "party+" exchange platform, so as to gather greater synergy for advancing exchanges and cooperation between China and Arab States in various fields. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Arab side to jointly implement the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, to facilitate the harmonious co-existence of all civilizations in the world.

Xie said, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping has answered the questions of the times and the world, and embodies China's sentiment for the world and responsibility to integrate its own development with the development of the world. The 20th CPC National Congress emphasized promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way through Chinese modernization. While benefiting the Chinese people, Chinese modernization will also bring new development opportunities to countries around the world, including Arab States. The Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) is willing to, together with political parties and think tanks of Arab states, continuously expand exchanges and cooperation, promote mutual learning among civilizations, share governance experience, deepen theoretical research, and contribute wisdom and strength to push the construction of a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era.

Liang said, under the guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping's concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the BRI, Ningxia has become the frontier and window of China's opening up towards and cooperation with Arab States. Fruitful results have continuously been yielded in friendship between the people, cooperation in people's livelihood, and people-to-people bonds. The good stories of mutual learning and mutual help between both sides have made positive contributions to the construction of a China-Arab community with a shared future. Ningxia will continue to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, especially General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on opening up to the outside world, proactively integrate into the joint construction of the BRI, further promote economic and trade exchanges to a new level, build a new platform for educational and technological cooperation, and expand new space for people-to-people exchanges, optimize the new environment of comprehensive opening up, give full play to the advantages of Ningxia, promote the development of China-Arab States relations, and benefit the Chinese and Arab peoples.

Leaders of the political parties of the Arab side present spoke highly of the remarkable achievements in the development of modernization made by the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core. They believed that China maintained strong development momentum, played a more important role in the international arena, and facilitated reconciliation among Middle East countries, and brought encouragement and hope to Arab countries longing for peace, stability and prosperity. The Arab side highly appreciated and actively responded to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, believing these concepts and major initiatives will help the world better respond to global challenges and strive for a bright future for mankind. Political parties, think tanks, and media of Arab State expressed the willingness to work with the CPC to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning of experience in party building and state governance, promote the integration of Arab and Chinese civilizations and practical cooperation in various fields, and push the construction of an Arab-China community with a shared future in the new era.

After the opening ceremony, the attendees had in-depth discussions on topics such as "the history and future of China-Arab civilization exchanges", "exploring independent modernization roads", "opportunities and challenges in China and Arab joint construction of the BRI" and other topics. A declaration on the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative was approved at the event.

Zhang Yupu, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Chairman of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Chen Yong, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regional Committee and others were attended the dialogue. Zhu Rui, Assistant-minister of the IDCPC presided over the event. Responsible officials of relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee and state organs were present.

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