Obama, a champion for peace, multilateralism and dialogue (GA President)

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United Nations, New York, 9 October 2009 -  General Assembly President Ali Treki, a former Libyan foreign minister, commended the Nobel Committee for recognizing Mr. Obama as a champion for peace, multilateralism and dialogue among all civilizations.

Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the president of a Member State of the United Nations General Assembly will encourage global efforts that President Obama is firmly committed to in addressing todays and tomorrows challenges, whether on international peace and security, climate change, nuclear disarmament, development and human rights, he said in a statement.

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