The two-day deliberations of the Sixth Forum of Dialogue Among Civilizations between Japan and the Islamic World, which was opened yesterday under the title "Culture and Respect for Religions," began here today. The first day's activities included two sessions. The first session titled "Religions in a Globalized World" discussed the impact of globalization on religions, globalization and religious diversity, aspects of globalization and the respect of religions. The second session was held under the title "Education and Respect of Religions" and discussed education and promotion of respect of religions, school curricula and global integration and the role of cultural institutions in promoting respect of religions. Then, a workshop on youth minds and future partnership was held. A group of youths from the Islamic world and Japan participated in it.
