They also aim at the development of the intercultural dialogue.

The report points at the need for an intercultural dialogue with the world's other regions.

Thus, intercultural dialogue is now, more than ever, a process to be encouraged.

I think we all agree on the importance of the intercultural dialogue.

Who is better placed than you to talk about intercultural dialogue?

Yes, indeed, there is also the role of intercultural dialogue in this respect.

Let us start with the first question: what do we mean by intercultural dialogue?

This leads me to the second question: why is intercultural dialogue important?

These are my ideas on the what, why, who and how of intercultural dialogue.

I would like especially to offer my thanks for the work done in two priority areas: intercultural dialogue and health.