Xi calls on joint efforts to boost Asian cultures

President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for concerted efforts from various countries to build even more brilliant civilizations amid exchanges and mutual learning among different cultures.

Xi made the remark at a welcoming banquet for guests attending the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations on Tuesday evening in Beijing.

China's hosting of the conference conforms to the trend of cooperation and development in Asia as well as the expectations of Asians for exchanges and mutual learning of various civilizations, Xi said.