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“We need also to strengthen human solidarity, because the disease does not ask if you are rich or poor, and the consequences suffered are the same for all.”
“The economy collapsed and people realized the fragility of humanity.”
“When it comes to interfaith dialogue and cooperation, I can confirm that there are universal values that all people affirm beyond race, ethnicity, religion or ideology.”
“A community of one human family unified through interdependence, mutual prosperity and universally shared values...”
“The Covid-19 pandemic ignores borders as well as social, ideological and geopolitical considerations. It brings to light the limits of the most sophisticated health care systems and shows us our common vulnerabilities—men and women, young and old, rich and poor.”
“So, I am an optimist. Yes, we have challenges. Yes, there are difficulties. But I believe that we can in fact work together—all of you are the example of this—we can reach across national boundaries, we can reach across parties and differences.”
“This means that the international community must work together to turn the fight against Covid-19 into a common battle.”
“Rampant nationalism is threatening the security of humanity.”
New York, USA—The 2020 summer issue of Dialogue & Alliance, a journal of UPF, is available.
"Our countries are in need of developing policies to strengthen the peace, and not policies that may put peace and stability in danger."
"Only as a region can the Balkan states be relevant in international relations. That is why regional cooperation is imperative! But it must be honest and equal."
"Do not hesitate to accept us among you, as we are. In this way we will get used to the rules of European democracy faster and better."