"Dialogue of Civilizations," a new CGTN series focused on international relations finished it's first episode in Beijing on Friday. Participants included ambassadors and experts from India, Greece, China and Egypt. 

Through debate and discussion, guests discussed the role that dialogue could play in international relations and the development of the world.

With the theme of "Dialogue of Civilizations: Cooperation and Conflict," hosts and guests discussed the rise and fall of the world's civilizations, cultural diversity and the rejuvenation of our time-honored legacies. They all stressed the need for dialogue among the world's peoples.

"We need a dialogue of civilizations in order to explore more rational approaches for world peace and development. We need a dialogue of civilizations in order to inject new momentum into the rejuvenation of our countries. We need a dialogue of civilizations in order to blaze a new trail ahead for human civilization," said CGTN Controller Jiang Heping.

Although globalization has brought benefits, problems remain. Some countries fear that their cultures, or their people, are at risk of being overshadowed by others. But experts say this should be regarded as a kind of fusion rather than a clash, and that dialogue should always be an option.

Greece's ambassador to China, Leonidas Rokanas, noted that fusion happens peacefully, rather than violently. And when there are violent changes, they're not permanent. Peaceful and gradual changes are likely to be more permanent and long-standing.  Comparing culture to an organism, Rokanas discussed how it naturally evolves and acquires new elements – something that people shouldn't fear.

In their discussion, guests agreed that through dialogue and cooperation, rather than conflicts or clashes, mankind could explore solutions to today's problems, discuss methods of revitalization and development, and discover new progress for human civilization.