There is an English saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Women often become these tough ones.

With the danger of terrorism and war spreading in the world, now is the right moment to stop and reconsider our actions and do everything possible to bring an end to the fighting, be it in your own homeland, neighboring countries, or in your region.

My climb to political success was no elevator ride, and it has not always been pretty, but I persevered as one of a handful of women in the male-dominated world of politics.

I have learned from my own experience that if you work hard you will succeed.

Any work you do, do it the best you can and achieve the maximum result.

I am happy and proud that during one year of presidency, my initiatives have been strongly supported by the people and society and we have launched the process of vitally important state reforms.

If women decide that their mission, their political career, balances out what they have to give up, they can be and are equally successful as men.