If I could have just 1 per cent of the money spent on global armaments, no one in this world would go to bed hungry.

I think it is fair to say that it is under a great deal of stress, and if I am asking for significant changes, it is because the world is going through significant changes.

Its up to any government to decide how to react to the denial of basic human rights anywhere in the world, including Egypt.

If the world does not change course, we risk self-destruction.

The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials.

Egypt is indeed deeply divided. Without reconciliation we have no future. The Muslim Brotherhood is an important part of our society. I very much hope that it will participate in the next round of talks. I will be the first to protest if the imperative of fairness isn't adhered to.

The simple fact is that there is a limited amount of water on the planet, and we cannot afford to be negligent in its use. We cannot keep treating it as if it will never run out.