As these rules prevail in Arab family relations and dealings, they are likewise applied in our relations with neighbouring non-Arab parties. We pass our judgments on their dealings and concrete acts and not on their sayings and statements which in many cases hide different intentions that totally oppose and contradict them. However, we are capable, thank God, of distinguishing between the good and the vile, the useless and valuable, the true and the deceitful. We only base our judgements of matters on clear-cut objective criteria and strict commitment to truth whatever they may be acrimonious or hurting. Brothers and Sisters, Our efforts in the international arena are complementary to those exerted at home for the sake of improving life in Egypt under true democracy that has become more vast and deeper, for both development and peace go hand in hand.
Peace is the interest of both Egypt and the peoples of the region.
We look forward to reaping the fruits of the present stage of national action where development rates are accelerated securing an increase in individual income consecutively, providing new and honest job opportunities for every Egyptian, upgrading basic services especially in the spheres of education, culture, technology, health and population and keeping abreast of the information revolution which has become the infrastructure for any progress. All these tasks are difficult to attain in the absence of a comprehensive peace which guarantees the stability of the region, paves the way for more investment rates, and secures the orientation of all potentials towards construction, glory and progress. Brothers and Sisters, We are now at a difficult crossroad, but I am confident that peace will prevail despite difficulties and impediments. Peace creates security, adopts credibility building measures, defeats extremist claims and besieges terrorism, hatred and malice. Our task as Arabs is to strive for a comprehensive and just peace, defend it and mobilize all peace-loving peoples to champion it.