The awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama recognizes the tremendous promise of his efforts to bring peace and hope to troubled areas in the world.
President Obama has set an ambitious agenda to achieve a more peaceful Middle East, end terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and curb nuclear threats from Iran and North Korea. He has sought to reduce the destabilizing effects of climate change and extreme poverty in Africa, and has reached out to the Muslim world.
By seeking to strengthen international diplomacy and advance co-operation between people early in his mandate, President Obama has given momentum to the efforts of people and countries throughout the world who seek to achieve peace, reconciliation and nuclear disarmament. I hope that the vote of support given to President Obama by the Nobel committee through the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize adds to this momentum.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary caucus, I offer my sincere congratulations to President Obama for this momentous achievement.
