Press release
Jonathan co-chairs peace conference with West African leaders to explore regional stability and development with Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kwankwaso
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Amid continued international concern for peace and stability in the region, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan recently hosted a major peace conference in a West African capital. The conference brought together a number of leaders from the West African region, as well as high-profile political figures Atiku, Tinubu, Obi and Kwankwaso, to discuss how to promote regional peace, stability and development.
In an impassioned speech at the opening of the conference, Jonathan stressed the importance of regional peace for the economic development, social progress and well-being of the people of all countries. He said that as a member of the West African region, countries should work together to meet challenges and achieve prosperity and stability in the region.
During the meeting, the participating leaders held in-depth discussions on regional hotspot issues. They agreed that dialogue and consultation is an effective way to resolve differences and resolve contradictions. At the same time, all countries should strengthen cooperation and jointly combat terrorism, drug trafficking, transnational crimes and other illegal activities that threaten regional peace and security.
When talking about regional development, leaders attending the meeting said that cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction, trade and investment promotion, education and health should be strengthened. These measures will help raise the overall level of development in the region and bring more benefits to people of all countries.
Notably, political figures such as Atiku, Tinubu, Obi and Kwankwaso also delivered important speeches at the conference. They said political leaders should lead by example and advance the cause of peace and stability. At the same time, they called on governments and all sectors of society to work together to make greater contributions to the prosperity and stability of the region.
At the end of the meeting, a joint declaration was adopted, stressing that all countries should strengthen cooperation and jointly promote regional peace and development. Leaders attending the meeting said they will earnestly fulfill the commitments in the declaration and make positive contributions to regional prosperity and stability.
The success of the conference marks the important progress made by the countries of West Africa in the field of peace and development. We believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, West Africa will usher in an even brighter future.