The Global Civilization Initiative introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping is being recognized by experts in Egypt as an important platform for fostering international understanding, cultural diversity, and global stability. Chinese and Egyptian scholars emphasized the initiative’s role in promoting peaceful coexistence and development through cross-cultural dialogue.

Xu Min, China’s consul general in Alexandria, described the initiative as a significant international contribution from China that belongs to the global community. She outlined the initiative’s core belief that humanity’s strength lies in the diversity of its civilizations, and that dialogue and mutual learning are essential to building a shared future characterized by peace and prosperity. Xu highlighted the initiative’s principles of respecting cultural diversity, supporting different development paths, and encouraging exchanges based on equality and inclusiveness. According to her, this approach helps dismantle cultural barriers and advances common goals such as justice, fairness, and development.

Egyptian academics noted the historical and contemporary ties between Egypt and China as a foundation for the initiative’s objectives. Mohamed El-Soudany, vice-dean of the Faculty of Arts at Alexandria University, pointed out that relations between the two countries have long been grounded in civilizational dialogue beyond political and economic cooperation. He cited historical connections like the ancient Silk Road and the modern Belt and Road Initiative as examples of this ongoing collaboration.

Sahar Abdel Aziz, a professor of Islamic history and civilization at Alexandria University, observed that the visions of Egypt and China converge on the importance of diverse civilizations as a basis for peace and mutual understanding. She referenced statements by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at international forums, including the World Youth Forum and the Grand Egyptian Museum’s inauguration, where he emphasized moving from confrontation to dialogue, coexistence, and cooperation. Abdel Aziz noted that these values align closely with those promoted by the Global Civilization Initiative, including respect for cultural diversity, justice, and tolerance.

Ahmed Hamdy, executive director of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, highlighted the United Nations’ establishment of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations as evidence of a growing global consensus on the importance of cultural dialogue. Hamdy said the UN resolution acknowledges all civilizations’ achievements as humanity’s shared heritage and that China’s philosophical concept of “harmony without uniformity” offers a valuable model for peaceful coexistence.

Ahmed Mansour, director of the Calligraphy Studies Center at Bibliotheca Alexandria, added that Egypt and China, two of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, have maintained connections since ancient times through the Silk Road. He noted that the Belt and Road Initiative now expands opportunities for cultural and strategic partnerships, emphasizing that both countries view civilization as a bridge for communication, development, and peace. Mansour stressed that this shared civilizational heritage forms a solid basis for enhancing cultural and people-to-people exchanges in the future.