Let us take strength from the message of dialogue and mutualunderstanding that he embodied and that he promoted to strengthen the foundations for peace and tolerance.
They also provide a forum through which mutualunderstanding between people from different traditions, religions, races and political systems may be strengthened, and regional peace and security promoted.
Furthering mutualunderstanding between philosophers from Europe, and strengthening local, regional and global awareness of the rich philosophical traditions of the various European regions, will also be on the agenda of the meeting.