Let us remember the large numbers of citizens who, day in and day out, through acts of volunteerism large and small, bring hope to so many of the world's disadvantaged. Let us ensure that this wonderful resource, available in abundance to every nation, is recognized and supported as it works towards a more prosperous and peaceful world.

Sometimes when you take a tough action against one side in the conflict, they see you as part of the conflict and they attack you.

We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face.

Generals often find a way of dealing with generals on the officer-to-officer level. In the hierarchy of the military and with the almost similar structure and similar language, they find a way of dealing with each other.

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected.

If tolerance, respect and equity permeate family life, they will translate into values that shape societies, nations and the world.

This is an historic step forward in the world's efforts to combat a truly global threat.