The two-day forum is set to open in Vienna on February 27.
The UNAOC was established in 2005 at the initiative of the Spanish and Turkish governments and under the auspices of the UN.
The alliance pursues the purposes of improving understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples across cultures and religions. It also helps to counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism.
The UNAOC meetings have been held in Doha, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul and Madrid.
The Global Forum is the Alliance’s highest-profile event. Decision-makers, experts, and a variety of stakeholders in the field of intercultural and interreligious dialogue from all over the world are scheduled to attend the event.
The Vienna forum will focus on the promotion of Responsible Leadership in Diversity and Dialogue.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi will set off for the Austrian capital, Vienna, to participate in the 5th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum.
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