Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Nevers Mumba, Vice President (2003-2004), Zambia
“Applying Track II approaches to peace needs to involve civil society, trade and commerce, humanitarian relief, interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange and tourism.”
- Written by: H.E. Kwassi Klutse, Prime Minister (1996-1999), Togo
“The profound changes we are experiencing in today’s world require us to go beyond our borders and combine our efforts.”
- Written by: H.E. Patience Jonathan, Former First Lady of Nigeria
“Please know that peace is the only platform that supports development and social harmony.”
- Written by: H.E. Rosalia Arteaga Serrano, President (1997), Ecuador
“To work together is not a dream. We must do that. I strongly believe in world peace, as a big possibility now and in the future.”
- Written by: Hon. Dan Burton, U.S. House of Representatives (1983-2013), Co-Chairman, International Parliamentarians for Peace
“If we are fully rounded individuals, in all our dimensions of knowledge, science and faith,… there is so much we can accomplish.”
- Written by: Eugene Aka Aouele, Representing President Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire
“The socio-political evolution that we are experiencing, testifies well to this constant desire to reach out to others and to restore trust and peace.”
- Written by: Amb. Christopher Hill, U.S. Ambassador to Korea (1994-1995)
“There is no peace without diplomacy; diplomacy needs to go forward. Secondly, there needs to be a sustained effort.”
- Written by: Hon. Delfim Santiago das Neves, President of the National Assembly, São Tomé and Príncipe
“Ensuring reliable security in the Asia-Pacific region must involve a unified Korea.”
- Written by: Mdm. Monica Chakwera, First Lady of Malawi
“We need a cooperative community investing and working towards peace in order to deal with common challenges.”
- Written by: Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Representative of the Grand Khalif of the Murid brotherhood in Yoff, Ouakam et Ngor, Dakar
“Illustrious individuals are always there to stand firm, to alert and to say no to violence and yes to peace.”
- Written by: H.E. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, president of the Philippines (2001-2010)
“The first of the two-pronged approach [to lasting peace] is to help [the] underdeveloped countries join the ranks of the developed world… [The second is to] do what we can within the limits of our corner of the community.”
- Written by: Amb. Joseph DeTrani, former U.S. Special Envoy for Six Party Talks with North Korea
“When we engage with North Korea, they are not building and testing more nuclear weapons.”