But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.

It is not right to associate the fight against international terrorist networks with an imaginary crusade against Islam.

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights.

I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the new communication tools, in particular the Internet.

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.