By R Anil Kumar
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. December 15, 2025. India highlighted its civilisational values and commitment to global harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) meeting held in Riyadh on Sunday December 14.
Secretary (East) P. Kumaran led the Indian delegation and delivered India’s national statement at the High-Level Meeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations. In his remarks, he emphasised UNAOC’s role in promoting harmony and understanding among nations and cultures worldwide, as per MEA.
Kumaran also spoke about India’s position on the global stage as a country shaped by an ancient civilisation and marked by cultural and religious diversity. He cited the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which views the world as one family, and Sarva Dharma Samabhav, which stands for equal respect for all religions.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the remarks reflected India’s long-standing commitment to dialogue, inclusivity and peaceful coexistence.
“Secretary(East) highlighted the role of UNAOC in promoting harmony among nations and cultures worldwide. He also underscored India’s standing on the global stage as a nation rooted in an ancient civilisation and rich diversity, and referred to the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world as one family–and Sarva Dharma Samabhav, which upholds equal respect for all religions, ” wrote MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X.
