World leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to ensure that they govern with the philosophies of peace and equitable progress championed by the late South African President Nelson Mandela, Seychelles’ President Danny Faure said in New York.
Faure made the statement on Monday in his address at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, State House said.
“This year, a true son of Africa and a giant of history would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Today we have come together to commemorate the memory of a man who stood for social justice and universal peace, whilst also acknowledging his enduring legacy,” said Faure.
Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically-elected President from 1994 to 1999 and a promoter of global civil rights….
Source: Seychelles News Agency
