Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House (1995-1999), United States
“The human race will move forward… only if good people take the time, show the courage and get involved.”
- Written by: Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President (2017-2021), United States
“What we learned through this challenging time… is that there is nothing impossible when nations work together.”
- Written by: H.E. Samdech Hun Sen, prime minister of Cambodia; co-chair of World Summit 2022
“I personally urge the two Koreas and other parties concerned to swiftly conclude a peace treaty so that permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula can be guaranteed. I also call upon all stakeholders to continuously foster trust-based cooperation and people-centered partnership building towards a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas.”
- Written by: Hon. Yoshiaki Harada, minister of the environment of Japan (2018-2019)
“I believe that cooperation between Japan, South Korea and the U.S. is indispensable, and that it will lead to peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia.”
- Written by: Hon. Yoshinori Ohno, minister of defense of Japan (2004-2005)
“In order to maintain peace, there is a much stronger power than defense and diplomatic power. That is human relationships. We could call this sort of human relations ‘peace power.’ Let’s push forward this peace power.”
- Written by: Rt. Hon. Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, chairman of the National Assembly of Nepal
“Korean unification will bring about a positive effect on Northeast Asia and across the world. We believe that [it] will not only open the path of world peace but also enhance the mutual prosperity of the human race, interdependency and common universal values.”
- Written by: Hon. Chuichi Date, president of the House of Councillors of Japan (2016-2019)
“It is important to encourage communication and cooperation, so that a relationship of trust can be built between South and North Korea and an environment that leads to the peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula can be created.”
- Written by: H.E. Ilir Meta, president of Albania
“Peace must be the mission of every leader and the aspiration of every nation. We must believe in peace and work on it every day.”
- Written by: H.E. Filip Vujanović, president of Montenegro (2003-2018)
“Building a sustainable future for our future generations has to be our first and the most important obligation, and failing is not an option.”
- Written by: H.E. Mladen Ivanic, president of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2014-2018)
“In order to achieve peace and reconciliation, we need people who are completely dedicated to it, and that is why this event and the organizers deserve full support and all possible help.”
- Written by: H.E. Albin Kurti, prime minister of Kosovo
“The people of Kosovo and of South Korea share a similar path of suffering under occupation and of struggle for freedom.”
- Written by: H.E. Romano Prodi, Prime Minister (2006-2008), Italy; European Union Commission President (1999-2004); UN Special Envoy for the Sahel
“The first message is that this is a win-win process. Nobody will be damaged by Korean reunification.”