Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Ban Ki-moon, eighth secretary general of the United Nations (2007-2016) and co-chair of the World Summit 2022
“If we work together with wisdom, sincerity and resolve, I believe we can illuminate the path to peace on the Korean Peninsula and beyond.”
- Written by: H.E. Samdech Hun Sen, prime minister of Cambodia and co-chair of the World Summit 2022
“Trust can only be built based on actions, not on empty promises.”
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder, UPF International
“A world of true peace, freedom, equality, unity, and happiness is only possible if the Korean people and other nations attend God as their Parent.”
- Written by: H.E. José Manuel Barroso, prime minister (2004-2004), Portugal; president, European Commission (2004-2014)
“We know the difficulties, and there are certainly very serious obstacles, but we know that there are also conditions to make progress now, provided there is goodwill on both sides.”
- Written by: H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, president of Nigeria
“All countries have one crisis or another that they are dealing with. What is important is the commitment to arrive at a true and lasting peace through the most peaceful process.”
- Written by: H.E. Shinzo Abe, prime minister of Japan (2006-2007, 2012-2020)
“I believe…honest dialogue among world leaders in this Summit, which can serve as a venue for sincere discussions, can open up new paths for peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.”
- Written by: H.E. Federico Franco, President (2012-2013), Paraguay
“What is impossible for us is possible for God.”
- Written by: The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President (2017-2021), United States
“Every person is blessed with rights, liberty, and dignity given to them, not by government but by the hand of Almighty God.”
- Written by: UPF International
Twelve Korean governors and mayors gave congratulatory remarks at the Summit for Peace Assembly & One Million Rally.
- Written by: Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense (2019-2021), United States
“Too many innocent people still continue to suffer in the world’s biggest prison we call North Korea. They, too,… long for the peaceful reunification of their homeland.”
- Written by: H.E. Jimmy Morales, President (2016-2020), Guatemala
“It is of utmost importance to talk about building a world of peace and, most importantly, to “act” in tune with what is being said.”
- Written by: Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister (2006-2015), Canada Co-Chairman, International Parliamentarians for Peace
“You cannot have democracy and broader human rights if there is no religious freedom.”