Shared Values and Democracy in Asia - 4th Samvad Conference at Tokyo

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The Conference on the theme of ‘Shared Values and Democracy in Asia’ was addressed by PM Abe in which he returned to the theme that democracy in Asia was not a foreign idea introduced from the West. Prime Minister Modi in his message emphasised the shared heritage of democratic spirit pointing out that the philosophical and cultural heritage of Hinduism and Buddhism helps us promote better understanding amongst people. Many distinguished scholars shared their own understanding of Asian civilisations, Asian values, modernisation and the concept of freedom, democracy, human rights to point out taht. Everyone agreed that Asian civilisations can provide solutions to today’s problems.