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9th Caspian Media Forum
Envoy: Iran, Russia reject clash of civilizations, advocate for intercultural dialogue
Speaking at the 9th Caspian Media Forum in Astrakhan, Russia, Jalali criticized the idea of one civilization’s superiority, saying it is rejected by nations with rich, ancient cultures like Iran and Russia, IRNA wrote.
He emphasized that intercultural dialogue and respect for all civilizations are essential.
Jalali pointed to the concept of clash of civilizations predicated on the notion of one civilization’s superiority, emphasizing that nations like the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation reject such views.
He highlighted that nations with rich, ancient cultures advocate for intercultural dialogue and respect for all civilizations, asserting that no civilization should be subjected to insult.
While criticizing the recent events at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Iranian envoy to Russia said, “What happened in the Paris Olympics is worth considering. One day Christianity is insulted, the next day Islam is insulted, the next day the Prophet of Islam and the next day the Qur’an is insulted. Such issues have been theorized in the issue of the clash of civilizations.”
Referring to the consequences of a unipolar world and the genocide in Gaza, he said that Iran and Russia oppose such issues, noting that the architects of a war of civilizations bear responsibility for the massacre in Gaza.
Jalali emphasized that the media should strategize towards establishing a multipolar world and asserted that the Caspian field does not require the involvement of extra-regional powers.
He also highlighted the strengthening ties between Iran and Russia, noting that under the administration of the late Ebrahim Raisi, Iran-Russia relations significantly broadened, assuring that Iran will maintain and develop its relations with Russia and other neighboring nations with its new government.
The Caspian Media Forum, which is held annually, has become a platform for strengthening dialogue and cooperation among media professionals in the Caspian region. The one-day conference, which focuses on “cultural dialogues” between the littoral countries of the Caspian Sea, is attended by about 120 foreign guests, including government officials, representatives of regions, expert community, and mass media.
Representatives from the Caspian Sea littoral states, as well as delegations from Moldova and Uzbekistan, participated in the conference.
Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin, who also spoke at the forum, said that the event aims to promote the dialogue of cultures and share working tools and mechanisms to improve its quality. “I am sure that today’s platform will become a good place for media interaction and a point of unity for the peoples of the Caspian Sea,” he said.