At the Closing of the Fifth Session of the Joint Commission on OAU-UNESCO Cooperation

"Considering the scourge of conflicts in Africa, time has come when Africa must take the issue of culture of peace more seriously. As you all know ethnic rivalry in the continent has resulted in protracted conflicts in which many lives have been lost and property destroyed. We need to put in place measures to inculcate the culture of peace and tolerance. Beyond dialogue we should be able to play a more pro-active role in promoting the culture of peace." - Dr. Salim, January 1, 1997