India at UNAOC Reaffirming Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Context

At the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations UNAOC meeting held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, India reaffirmed its civilisational values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav, highlighting its commitment to global harmony, pluralism, and peaceful coexistence.

About United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

The UNAOC is a United Nations initiative aimed at improving understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and religions, while countering extremism through dialogue and partnerships.

Establishment and Headquarters

Established in 2005 as a political initiative of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Co sponsored by Spain and Türkiye
Headquarters in New York United States

Objectives of UNAOC

Reducing polarization between societies and cultures
Strengthening intercultural and interreligious dialogue
Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies

Priority Areas of Work

Education promoting intercultural learning and inclusive curricula

Youth empowering youth as agents of peace

Migration advancing social inclusion and cohesion

Media countering stereotypes hate speech and misinformation

Women in Peacebuilding strengthening women’s role as peace mediators

Partnerships collaboration with states civil society faith leaders academia media arts sports and private sector

UNAOC 2025 Eleventh Edition
Hosted by Saudi Arabia at Riyadh

Theme

UNAOC Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World

Key Outcomes

Reaffirmed global commitment to dialogue mutual respect and religious harmony amid conflicts and declining trust in multilateralism
Marked 20 years of UNAOC and outlined priorities for its third decade
Broad participation of political leaders international organizations religious actors youth and civil society to advance peacebuilding through dialogue

Conclusion

India’s emphasis on civilisational values and inclusive dialogue at UNAOC reinforces its role as a proponent of pluralism multilateralism and global peace, aligning with contemporary challenges in a multipolar world.

Source : DD News