Statement at the Fifth Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government

"There is a new dawn emerging in Africa. Today, once again, African leaders have reconverted here in Sirte. In memory of the African heroes who fought gallantly to restore our dignity and freedom; in the name of the people's of this Continent who are faced today with a multiplicity of challenges and whose survival and progress depend on our collective strength; indeed, and for a better tomorrow for all us now, and for those yet unborn, let us seize this precious historic opportunity by giving a new impetus to our quest for greater and a stronger unity." - Dr. Salim, March 1, 2001