NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly adopted with consensus on Monday a resolution by Pakistan and Philippines to promote peace, understanding and harmony among nations of the world, said Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi.

The resolution endorses the commitment of all the member states to fulfill their obligations in accordance with the United Nations charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Lodhi, while speaking to Geo News, said that the resolution?s adoption by consensus is a reflection of the international community?s support for Pakistan?s efforts to combat extremism, bigotry and prejudice.

?This resolution provides a blueprint for promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue in the context of global efforts to achieve peace and stability, and full realisation of the sustainable development agenda,? said the Pakistan?s ambassador to the UN.

She further said that the resolution aims to strengthen mechanisms for the promotion of genuine and constructive dialogue to address the cultural and religious divide.

?It highlights the need for peaceful coexistence as well as the obligation to denounce the rise in xenophobia and intolerance,? said Maleeha Lodhi.

?First introduced in 2004 as a response to the fatal theory of the 'Clash of Civilization' that followed the 9/11 attacks, the resolution condemned any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to violence or discrimination and underlines the importance of inter-religious and intercultural dialogue as a valuable tool for promoting social cohesion, and peace and development in the world,? stated the spokesman of the ambassador.