ATHENS Kúpit Panske Nike Shox R4 Biele Striebro , April 24 (Xinhua) -- The first Ancient Civilization Forum kicked off here on Monday as countries representing early human civilizations across the world aim to pool their wisdom together to address today's problems and challenges.


The forum, a Greek initiative with China as a co-organizer, is attended by delegations from 10 countries representing major ancient civilizations. Other participants include Bolivia, Egypt, India, Iran Kúpit Panske Nike Shox OZ D Cierne , Iraq, Italy, Mexico and Peru.


Beneath the towering Acropolis of Athens, delegations headed by foreign ministers of the 10 countries are attending the two-day forum.


The forum takes place at the magnificent Zappeion Megaron, a building of historical significance and an active part of the Greek history over the last 130 years.


The 10 countries represent more than 40 percent of the world population and are at the center of international political developments in the Americas, Europe Panske Nike Shox OZ D Biele Najlacnejsie , Asia and Africa.


In his welcoming address to the inauguration of the forum, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said that dialogue and coordination of civilizations could help tackle today's challenges of war and terrorism, urging the crisis-hit Europe to retrieve its lost root of civilization -- peace and solidarity.


Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in his opening speech that at a time of instability, ancient civilizations offer continuity and stability.


"We need culture of compromise and consensus, ability to fight for justice," he said.


The achievements of the past gain increasingly more value Kúpit Panske Nike Shox 807 Biele Modre , not when one rests on one's laurels, but when they are utilized to form a better present and a more hopeful tomorrow and this is the aim of the forum, Kotzias said in his invitation to the participants.


Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari told the forum that the world's cultural diversity should be respected and treasured, saying, "If all flowers were of the same color, they will not have been attractive."


The minister meanwhile condemned the terrorist Islamic State group for its devastation of the cultural heritages in his country.


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that the ongoing forum derives from the same origin as the China-proposed Road and Belt Initiative in the sense that they both provide thoughts and culture for the cooperation of countries across the world with focuses on peaceful development and common prosperity.


Wang said the 10 countries convene to derive "nutrition" from their ancient values and civilizations to realize their own development Panske Nike Shox Current Leather Cierne Najlacnejsie , provide solutions to today's world challenges as well as explore new development paths for all human beings.


China advocates that different civilizations should understand and be tolerant of each other to promote common development, he said.


"Only through dialogue of different civilizations can we maintain regional and global stability," he added.


The Chinese foreign minister also urged the 10 countries to better cooperate in advancing the development of humankind.


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KINGSTON Kúpit Puma Fierce Core Kylie Jenner Mesh Biele , Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Voters in St. Vincent and Grenadines went to polls Wednesday to elect the 15-member House of the Assembly, according to news reaching here.


Some 89,527 registered voters were expected to cast their votes at 227 polling stations across the country which were opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (1100 GMT) and closed at 5:00 p.m. (2100 GMT).


The race for parliamentary seats is held mainly between the ruling Unity Labor Party (ULP) led by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Arnhim Eustace, both of which have candidates for all the 15 constituencies.


Two smaller parties, the SVG Green Party and the Democratic Republican Party (DRP), also participated in the contest in some particular constituencies. But as the SVG Green Party has fielded only seven candidates and the DRP only six Vypredaj Nike Air Force One Low 07 LV8 Sede , neither of them could have the chance to become the majority.


The parliamentary majority will form the cabinet and its leader will become the prime minister. If the ULP wins, Gonsalves will start his fourth consecutive term as the government leader of the twin-island nation. If the NDP wins, it will end its old rival's 15-year reign.


As 11,902 registered voters are first-time voters, both Gonsalves and Eustace have tried their best to woo young voters.


In his campaign, Gonsalves emphasized the importance of young people Nike Air Force One Low Leather Biele Lacne , saying youths are "solutions to the problem of our civilization" rather than "problems to be solved." For his part, Eustace announced initiatives aimed at decreasing unemployment, which include "proposals for youth, sports, and culture."


St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a unicameral parliament composed of 15 members elected every five years in single-seat constituencies. In the 2010 elections, the ULP won by a slim margin Panske Nike Air Force One Low Strata Sede Predaj , garnering eight seats, while the remaining seven went to the NDP.

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ACCRA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- English Premiership side Sunderland FC has patted partners Kumasi Asante Kotoko for winning historic first league and FA Cup double in Ghana.


Already crowned league champions of the Ghana premier league, Kotoko last Sunday won the MTN FA Cup after beating Tema-based side, Inter Allies 2-1 over 120 minutes to make it a double this season.


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