A/RES/60/4 Emphasizing that all peoples have the right of self-determination, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Underlining that the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations 3 has been a key initiative in the promotion of greater understanding among civilizations and people around the world, Reaffirming the objectives and principles of dialogue among civilizations, as elaborated in the Global Agenda, Reiterating that dialogue among civilizations is a process between and within civilizations, founded on inclusion, and a collective desire to learn, uncover and examine assumptions, unfold shared meanings and core values, and integrate multiple perspectives through dialogue, Emphasizing that the hearts and minds of the next generation are the real object of the dialogue among civilizations, Welcoming the numerous initiatives and efforts to further promote dialogue among civilizations undertaken by States, the United Nations system, including the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations, and other international and regional organizations and civil society and non-governmental organizations, and the value of different initiatives on dialogue among cultures and civilizations, including the dialogue on interfaith cooperation and the initiative of the Alliance of Civilizations, Commending the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for its contribution to implementing the Global Agenda by including it in its medium-term strategy for 2002–2007 with a view to achieving its strategic objective of safeguarding cultural diversity and encouraging dialogue among cultures and civilizations, Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General 1. submitted to the General Assembly at its sixtieth session in accordance with resolution 56/6; 4 2. Expresses its firm determination to further facilitate and promote dialogue among civilizations; 3. Affirms that, taking into account the Programme of Action of the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations, 5 concrete and sustained activities should be designed and implemented in all regions by the widest possible range of partners and stakeholders; Reaffirms that Member States have committed themselves to advancing 4. human welfare, freedom and progress everywhere, and to encouraging tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples; Also reaffirms that tolerance and respect for diversity and universal 5. promotion and protection of human rights are mutually supportive, and recognizes _______________ 3 See resolution 56/6. A/60/259. 5 Resolution 56/6, sect. B. 4 2