Speeches
- Written by: H.E. Dominique de Villepin, prime minister of France (2005-2007)
“Before creating a new rules-based order, it has become crucial to revive a spirit of dialogue and international consensus.”
- Written by: H.E. Enrico Letta, prime minister of Italy (2013-2014)
“The future of Europe and of Africa is a common future, and only by discussing together this common future will it be successful.”
- Written by: Hon. Dalia Itzik, speaker of the Knesset of Israel (2006-2009), acting president of Israel (2007)
“We have gathered under the auspices of Mother Moon, and it is astonishing to see how one woman has dedicated her life to seeking peace and fostering noble values.”
- Written by: H.E. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, prime minister of Denmark (2001-2009), secretary general of NATO (2009-2014)
“We must not drop the ball and risk backsliding in the Balkans. It is time to open EU membership talks.”
- Written by: Hon. Parmanand Jha, Former Vice President, Nepal
“I am very impressed by the efforts of the youth and students in their concern for the environmental issues, in their support for disaster relief in Africa, and in promoting character education among young people by making networks of youth leaders and Ambassadors for Peace”
- Written by: Amb. Marc Vogelaar, International Affairs Consultant & Former Diplomat, Netherlands
“All countries involved in the North Korean crisis are stakeholders. Hence, they should all be prepared to make concessions. In my view, the key to solving the crisis is to address the North Korean perception of threat. The regime feels surrounded by enemies. Hence offering security guarantees is the starting point.”
- Written by: Father Joseph Saghbini, Parish Priest, Melkite Catholic Church, Lebanon
“I see the reciprocal relationship between peace, security and human development. Without peace and security, there is no human development.”
- Written by: Ruth Cleaver, President, Auckland Interfaith Council, New Zealand
“By joining the interfaith movement, we have the opportunity to model together the differences we wish to see in the world.”
- Written by: Kimmo Kalevi Sasi, Minister of Foreign Trade (1999- 2002) and Minister of Transport and Communications (2002-2003), Finland
“Let me present you a solution worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize – the European Union. No one can imagine that France and Germany would go into a war. When you continuously sit at the same table and find common interests, you don’t even think of war as a solution. Four freedoms, freedom of goods, labor, capital and services, are such a benefit for citizens that people do not want high borders anymore.”
- Written by: Mgr. Nicolas, Patriarch, Orthodox Patriarchate of Nations, France
“If we want to speak about and establish peace, we ourselves must be altruistic, filled with the love of God. We must prove by our deeds and not just our words that God’s love is within us. In that way, we will be able to transmit peace, multiply it and lead others towards peace.”
- Written by: Rev. Dr. Mark Abernathy, National Co-President, ACLC, USA
“Religious leaders, it is our responsibility to bring calm, unity and peace to our sphere of influence. Loving one another with all honesty is doing the will of God.”
- Written by: Madam Ingrid Ainigimea, First Lady, Republic of Nauru
“In order for us to be able to peacefully advance each other we must have mutual understanding as equals. When we look beyond power, wealth, status and influence and apply the universal values of peace and goodwill, it becomes a common cause of empowerment and prosperity for our nations.”