More dialogue encouraged for peace, stability across Eurasia

Communication offers alternative to confrontation, says senior official

A senior official of the Communist Party of China emphasized on Thursday the importance of dialogue and communication among civilizations, calling for greater efforts to preserve peace across the Eurasian region.

"As we mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union, we hope to see a peaceful Eurasia," said Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, when addressing the plenary session of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing.

Located at two ends of Eurasia, China in the east and Europe in the west share the common goal of promoting peace and stability, Liu said.