Statement at the Second Ordinary Session of the Economic and Social Commission

"I wish to emphasize that our best weapon remains our unity, solidarity and cohesion in articulating and defending our common interests. The Economic and Social Commission (ECOSOC) of the OAU/AEC a unique forum for exercising that sense of unity, solidarity and cohesion. I am confident that this meeting will provide an opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to the ideals of African unity and to the objective of the Abuja Treaty on establishment of the African Economic Community as the common ground of our shared destiny." - Dr. Salim, April 24, 1998