Baku – ideal place for holding UNAOC Global Forum, says former Spanish PM

Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr.26 Trend: Baku is an ideal place for holding the 7th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, Spain's former prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, said during the forum Apr.26. Zapatero said that on behalf of Spain, he proposed to create this alliance in 2005. The alliance was created jointly with Turkey and the goal is to develop the dialogue and ensure mutual understanding, according to the former prime minister. No culture, religion, race, flag stands above others, Zapatero said, adding that joint work is needed to create this alliance of civilizations.