What I propose is that dialogue should take place among cultures and civilizations. And as a first step, I would suggest that cultures and civilizati… - Mohammad Khatami

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What I propose is that dialogue should take place among cultures and civilizations. And as a first step, I would suggest that cultures and civilizations should not be represented by politicians but by philosophers, scientists, artists and intellectuals.[...] Dialogue will lead to a common language and a common language will culminate in a common thought, and this will turn into a common approach to the world and global events.