Speeches
- 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. José María Aznar, former Prime Minister (1996-2004), Spain
“We must work toward building trust, mutual respect, reconciliation, and cooperation.”
- Written by: Professor Sergio de Azevedo Redo, Journalist, Head of São Paulo Press Association, Brazil
"I call upon my fellow journalists from all over the world to disseminate and even promote the good contents of this World Summit 2022 in Seoul."
- Written by: Mr. Segundo Valentin Valladares Melgar, IAED-Peru secretary general
"Peace in the two Koreas is more than a possibility—it is an extremely urgent fact, and it’s a cry from all around the world: Peace, Korea wants peace."
- Written by: Humphrey Hawksley, former BBC foreign affairs correspondent, author
“The North and the South might share a language, but it will take a long time to mesh the two current mindsets, as the South has found when resettling those who have escaped.”
- 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.”
- Written by: Dr. Manuel Rodríguez Rodríguez, president of the National Association for the Development of Intelligence, Creativity and Talent, Peru
“UPF seeks to foster a broader dialogue with great love for humanity, which breaks down barriers and traces a path toward peace, respect and mutual understanding.”
- Written by: Gloria Macapagal, Arroyo President (2001-2010), Philippines
"UPF must advance common understanding, purpose and prosperity among peoples and cultures.”
- Written by: José Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister (2002-2004), Portugal; President of the European Commission (2004-2014)
"Public participation and cooperation should also form the basis of this open process.”
- Written by: Anthony Carmona, President (2013-2018), Trinidad and Tobago
"Unthinkable natural disasters and catastrophes are gripping the world today.”
- Written by: Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister (2006-2007, 2012-2020), Japan
"Sharing such inspirational moments transcending ideology, religion, ethnicity, nation and race enabled the world to once again realize the bond that unites humankind.”
- Written by: The Honorable Donald Trump, President (2017-2021), United States
"I knew that while any leader can wage war, it takes true courage to pursue a chance for peace.”