Culture is a vital component in shaping political institutions and social awareness.

The more specialized and developed a culture is, the more state institutions become subject to research and development, and the more the people are distanced from superstition and stagnation.

Therefore, we regard it a national constant to grant an active role to Syrian intellectuals—men and women alike—to help elevate Syrian society through renewal and creativity in the arts, literature, theater, and all forms of media, drawing upon Syria’s brilliant ancient history as a cradle of religions and ethnicities, and as a preserver of national and human values and ethics.

We emphasize the role of culture as a fundamental element in shaping enlightened democratic awareness.

We affirm the deep relationship between the culture of society and its political institutions, legal systems, social structures, and moral frameworks.

We view cultural diversity as a key driver of Syria’s progress, by allowing this diversity to engage in free intellectual exchange without exclusion.

We call for the respect of cultural differences, traditions, languages, and artistic expressions within Syrian society, considering them sources of strength and a lever for both the nation and the citizen.

We believe in the necessity of continuous learning first about Syrian cultures, second about regional non-Syrian cultures, and third about global cultures through reading, translation, regular travel and tourism, and participation in cultural events.

We see cultural centers playing a pivotal role in developing Syrian culture and preventing its stagnation.

We work to enhance peaceful coexistence among the various cultures within Syrian society by promoting dialogue and mutual understanding.

We regard cultural diversity as an authentic resource of values that should be strengthened across all social, political, and economic dimensions so that culture becomes an essential part of human life and sustainable development.

We emphasize the importance of respecting and supporting intellectuals and enabling them to play their natural role in shaping cultural and intellectual platforms and positively influencing the formation of public policies.

We stress the role of philosophy as the overarching guardian of all culture, and the role of art in all its forms as a tool to simplify culture for the public.

We support any national project that empowers intellectuals and encourages them through all forms of material and moral support, aiming to entrench innovation.

We value constructive criticism as a tool for improving ideas and work, contributing to growth and progress across various fields.

We believe in the importance of preserving the authenticity of Syrian culture by connecting it to both its ancient and modern history, while also embracing balanced benefits from the cultural advancement of other nations and peoples.

We believe in the role of culture and intellectuals in preserving national and human values and ethics, and in the power of culture to erase the consequences of war and conflict among Syrians.

We believe culture can help build their state and solidify the foundations of shared and dignified coexistence.