Opening Session of the Informal Preparatory Meeting on Somalia

"At this juncture, Mr. Chairman, I would like to seize this unique opportunity to appeal to our brothers and sisters from Somalia to work in a spirit of brotherhood and reconciliation. Wisdom is not the exclusive preserve of any one person or group. It is the outcome of the collective will of each and every Somali man and woman. I would in that regard appeal in particular to the elders to provide guidance during this encounter." - Dr. Salim, January 4, 1993