A video message from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was played during the event. In his remarks, Wang Yi emphasized that dialogue among civilizations is a bond of peace, a driver for development, and a bridge of friendship. He stated that China is willing to work with all countries around the world to uphold equality among civilizations, promote exchanges, and advance mutual progress.

Mr. Zhang Yi noted that Minister Wang Yi’s message clearly elaborated the contemporary significance of President Xi Jinping’s Global Civilization Initiative. He expressed China’s readiness to take the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations as an opportunity to deepen mutual learning and cultural exchanges between China and Nigeria, enhance practical cooperation in areas such as culture and tourism, and jointly build a high-level China-Nigeria community with a shared future.

The event featured music as a medium, offering a captivating audio-visual feast that showcased the distinctive charm and harmony of Chinese and Nigerian cultures. It was warmly received by the audience.