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Published on 2024-04-01 16:59:30
At the dawn of the Inclusive National Dialogue, scheduled from April 2 to April 30, 2024, the Mediator of the Republic, Alexis Boutamba Mbina, emphasizes the vital importance of dialogue and reconciliation for the restoration of Gabon. In a solemn speech, he highlights the imperative of this historic meeting for the development of crucial structural reforms, calling for the seed of ideal peace as the foundation of this national endeavor.
As the Inclusive National Dialogue approaches, the atmosphere in Gabon is filled with expectations and hopes. In a solemn speech on March 30, 2024, the Mediator of the Republic, Alexis Boutamba Mbina, emphasized the urgency and necessity of national reconciliation to restore the unity and stability of the country. According to him, this meeting represents a unique opportunity to bring together all the living forces of the nation around a table to discuss essential structural reforms for the future of Gabon.
“This long-awaited National Dialogue of the Gabonese people is not an option, but a useful and salutary requirement for the restoration of our institutions and the growth of our country towards happiness,” emphasized the Mediator, emphasizing the importance of this event presented as a decisive turning point in the history of Gabon. “Living together, peace between communities, despite our differences of opinion, requires a permanent dialogue to listen to each other, discuss, and agree on points of disagreement. Indeed, it is well known that a National Dialogue aims for agreement, a common vision of national choices and interests.”
For Alexis Boutamba Mbina, the appointment of Archbishop Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, Metropolitan Archbishop of Libreville, at the helm of the presidium of the Inclusive National Dialogue, demonstrates the desire to ensure neutral and balanced mediation. Similarly, the presence of respected figures in Gabonese society, chosen for their integrity and commitment to the well-being of the country, reinforces hope for the emergence of consensual and lasting solutions.
Peace and reconciliation are not distant goals but immediate imperatives for Gabon. The Mediator reminded: “Learning to cultivate forgiveness enhances our capacity to become men and women of peace.” These words resonate as a call to action, urging participants in the Inclusive National Dialogue to lay the first stones of a more just, equitable, and prosperous Gabonese society.
As the country prepares to embark on this crucial dialogue, the hope for a better future animates the hearts and minds of all Gabonese. “May these national meetings mark the beginning of a new era of peace, prosperity, and reconciliation for Gabon,” he concluded.
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