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Engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable development.

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With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations, and the Resolution A/C.2/70/L.59 on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of the world’s diverse cultures , and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable development . Draft resolution submitted by the Vice-Chair of the Committee, Enrique J. Carrillo Gómez (Paraguay), on the basis of informal consultations on draft resolution A/C.2/70/L.6 . UNGA RESOLUTION A/C.2/70/L.59  on  Culture and sustainable development . The General Assembly,  Guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling its resoluti...