Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Matt Salmon, U.S. congressman (2013 to 2017)
“The idea whose time has come is that peace can come only by way of forgiveness.”
- Written by: Hon. Margarett Best, Cabinet minister and parliamentarian, Government of Ontario, Canada (2007 to 2013)
“Let us move forward, realizing the opportunity presented to us to build and develop concrete plans of action for the common good of all humankind—one family under God.”
- Written by: Hon. Vasily Vlasov, deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
“We should not live for short-term profits; we have to think about the future—a good future for our children and grandchildren. I am confident that the joint efforts of humankind can do it.”
- Written by: Hon. Luis Roberto da Silva, vice president, National Parliament, Timor-Leste
“Timor-Leste believes that genuine dialogue between the parties involved can contribute to enhancing mutual trust, thereby decreasing the tension and paving the way for a peaceful solution.”
- Written by: Mr. Yigal Molad Hayo, Chair, Bio-Tech Entrepreneur and Investor, the International Section of the Israeli Council for Culture and Arts
“Israel's unique society and culture, large-scale and advanced “military incubator,” strong economy, government support, and "global-first" market approach are just a few of the factors that make Israel's innovation ecosystem one of the most successful in the world. Additional attributes of the Israeli ecosystem include highly innovative approach, strong R&D capabilities, an educated and skilled workforce, increasing government assistance, significant tax benefits, a flourishing venture capital market, and a flexible, adaptable, and creative economy.”
- Written by: Hon. Ban ki-Moon, Secretary General, United Nations (2007–2016), Korea
“It is my great privilege to stand before you this evening and humbly accept the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize. I’m incredibly grateful for this esteemed honor, and it is quite meaningful to follow in the footsteps of the previous luminary awardees you have bestowed this honor upon.”
- Written by: Bishop Munib Younan, Arab-Israeli Bishop Emeritus of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
“The vision of a peaceful life together is the central message of every religion and is integral to the mission of every religious community. This is the reason I call on all religious leaders to raise their voices prophetically for peace based on justice and to speak boldly against the wave of hatred and oppression making its way across the globe today.”
- Written by: H.E. Macky Sall, President, Senegal
“[I]n these times of havoc and uncertainty, no task is more urgent than to promote dialogue in order to ease tensions and foster mutual understanding. We also have to advocate the peaceful coexistence of people.”
- Written by: Dr. Chungshik Yong, Chairman, UPF-Asia Pacific
“As the Eurasian Council for International Cooperation and Security (ECCS) develops and takes on a formal structure, it will become a venue to encourage economic growth, promote tourism and impart to nations and the region a renewed hope for sustainable peace and development.”
- Written by: Dr. Tserendash Oyunbaatar, former Vice Prime Minister of Mongolia
“Strengthening the peace of the countries in the two continents within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, through mutually beneficial economic cooperation with a scientific basis, would dramatically improve the standard of living of the people of each country. Also, natural resources will be circulated and the population would be provided with healthy, ecologically pure food, and everyone will have long lives and live wealthy in a healthy environment as well.”
- Written by: Yoon Chanwook, IAPP-Central Asia, Chairman
“Our shared duty is to seek common values shared by humankind which are intertwined into the global geo-economics and geopolitics. However, geo-economics and geopolitics have no sense without true love. Without true love, it becomes a mere race for power.”
- Written by: H.E. Henry Van Thio, Vice President, Myanmar
“I strongly believe that this Summit will provide us with a great opportunity to exchange views of politicians, scholars, religious leaders, and professionals on how to contribute to promoting peace and security around the world as well as how to foster a culture of peace for all humankind.”