Quotes by Alpha Oumar Konare

“on the candidates to accept the results of the polls as a clear expression of the will of the people of Liberia.”

“through peaceful means and dialogue within the framework of the Constitution and the law of the country.”

“This has the potential to escalate into a military confrontation, with far-reaching implications for the two countries and the region as a whole,”

“One cant build prisons and walls in Africa, on our territory. One wont regulate it that way.”

“Its not security measures, its not prisons in Madrid and walls in Africa that will solve the problem.”

“There are all sorts of long-term problems that need to be tackled,”

“In my eye, China is a nation that can always be a friend and partner of Africa.”

“I witnessed with my own eyes Chinas great achievements made in economic growth, and feel that China is quite capable to adjust to the development of international situation.”

“We have never known an Ivory Coast hostile to foreigners. We refuse to accept that image. This is not the Ivory Coast that we know.”

“Without an African internal market, it is an illusion to believe that we can strive towards overseas markets.”