Peace can only be acquired through economic development to eliminate poverty and despair and through dialogue and understanding

Peace is a battle. Peace is never given freely, never acquired. Its conquest is the result of courage and of respect for others. It demands awareness and commitment from everyone. Peace is not the law imposed by the mighty, but that which is founded on equality and dignity of all peoples.

At times such as this, I can only wish for peace, a dignified peace for all our people.

Today, the entire nation is confronted with the onerous challenge of ending the war, and to bring about peace. In this, the working class has to play a vanguard role,

surmount this great national tragedy.

the most sacred moment for the nation.