If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans, to fight other Africans. Omar Bongo Read Quote
Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. Omar Bongo Read Quote
The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South. Omar Bongo Read Quote
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights. Omar Bongo Read Quote
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries. Omar Bongo Read Quote
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. Omar Bongo Read Quote
The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries. Omar Bongo Read Quote
The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts that undermine the continent, to fight against the devastation caused by AIDS and other contagious diseases, to promote sustainable development of its member states. Omar Bongo Read Quote
In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world. Omar Bongo Read Quote
My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts, which very often occurred between brothers of the same country, are not driven by any ulterior motives or any calculations based on personal ambitions. Omar Bongo Read Quote
