Letter from the Chairman of the
Council of Presidents

Dear Friends,

Throughout history, men and women have followed many pathways to attain world peace, but no effort - not surrender, conquest or any other - have ever completely fulfilled the promise of peace. Despite the valiant efforts of many people, peace remains an elusive goal.

It is a source of great personal inspiration, as Chairman of the Council of Presidents, to bring together current and former heads of state, government and other world leaders, and to harness their experience and statesmanship in the quest for peace.

I believe that true peace will emerge not by one party or nation defeating another and not by continuing the historical cycle of conflict and resentment. True peace will emerge when opposing factions focus not on their differences, but on what they have in common. When the intrinsic, unique value of individuals, societies, and nations is recognized and celebrated, then we will find that what we share is much greater than that which divides us. With common values and purpose, the present cultural spheres can work together to build a promising future.

This approach goes beyond economics, politics and military strength to embrace the human spirit. The Summit Council represents our best hope for world peace today because it speaks to what is good and noble in the human spirit and calls for an awakening of the deepest part of our ideals and dreams.

World peace will be achieved when we emphasize spiritual laws that transcend and give meaning to the physical world, and when we establish a world community of peoples and nations under the parenthood of God to build relations of true love among us all.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Aziz Sidky
Chairman
Council of Presidents, Summit Council
Prime Minister of Egypt (1972-1973)