Speeches
- 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.”
- 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: 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: 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: Hon. Hyung Suk Kim, vice minister of unification of South Korea (2016-2017)
“When the role of the authorities in the diplomatic or military-security dimension is added along with the role of the private sector to communicate and exchange with North Korea at various levels, it will be possible to effectively bring about change in the North.”
- Written by: H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, president of Sri Lanka (2015-2019)
“Let us swear that we will not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers, and that we will sacrifice in whatever way required because the effects will be universal and benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.”
- Written by: Mdm. Adi Koila Nailatikau, first lady of Fiji (2009-2015)
“At the essence of it, Koreans should lead their reunification process with guidance and support from us all.”
- Written by: Hon. Jose de Venecia, former speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives; founder and chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP)
“We have been mobilizing the Asian political parties in hopes that we can help bridge the gap between the two Koreas by helping promote the feasibility of establishing the Korean Confederation for the two Koreas, until at some point in the future, they can become a united Republic with alternating presidency.”
- Written by: H.E. Ing Kantha Phavi, minister of women’s affairs of Cambodia
“Reconciliation as well as lasting peace and stability, along with truly sustainable development, cannot be realized without women’s meaningful participation and without women having a seat at decision-making tables.”
- Written by: H.E. Samdech Hun Sen, prime minister of Cambodia and co-chair of the World Summit 2022
“From Cambodia’s experiences with wars and peace, I wish to emphasize that ‘No peace, no hope. No peace, no development. No peace, no respect for human rights and democracy.’”
- Written by: H.E. Dr. José Manuel Barroso, chair, Sunhak Peace Prize Selection Committee; prime minister of Portugal (2002-2004); president of the European Commission (2004-2014)
“History remembers the heroes who work for peace. During this time of the pandemic we need 'health for peace' and 'peace for health.'”