We must work for peace in the Mediterranean Region. We must address inequalities. We must encourage and empower our children and young people to be active citizens by creating the spaces for their participation. We must put a stronger focus on the wellbeing of our societies. This is the only way forward for a peaceful co-existence and a prosperous future, in the Mediterranean.
We need to work harder as Mediterranean partners together with our international counterparts to look at the root causes that force people to flee their homes. We need to examine and address causes of conflict and unrest. We need to work together for equality, equity, inclusion and peace. We need to change the mindset of the international community of handing out aid. We need an international community that invests sustainably in the countries of origin.