Editor's Note: As the global landscape shifts, how can international organizations and major powers collaborate to defend peace and foster mutual learning? What role does the digital revolution play in shaping the future of global education and heritage preservation? On Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun sits down with Khaled El-Enany, the newly appointed director-general of UNESCO, for an in-depth conversation following his first official visit to China. They explore the strengthening partnership between China and UNESCO and discuss how initiatives like the "Global Civilization Initiative" proposed by China are creating new opportunities. The conversation examines China's leadership in the Global South and looks at how projects such as the "National Smart Education Platform" are delivering tangible results for children in conflict zones. They also delve into the ethical application of AI and the protection of cultural heritage in a divided world. The discussion considers how countries can work together to build the defense of peace in the minds of people worldwide.