Paris, France, 6 December 2013 - Secretary-General's remarks at opening session of Elysée Summit on Peace and Security in Africa
LATEST STATEMENTS-6 December 2013
Mesdames et Messieurs,Je suis ravi de participer à ce sommet sur la paix et la sécurité en Afrique, qui vient à point.
Je remercie le Président Hollande d’avoir pris l’initiative d’organiser cette importante rencontre.
This Summit takes place as the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela, one of the towering figures of our time and indeed of any time.
We who are gathered here to pursue peace and human dignity need look no further for guidance than his inspiring example.
