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By Kiana Wilburg reporting from Panama CityThe Seventh Summit of the Americans is expected to be a powerful and groundbreaking event. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro are poised to sift past irritants of their relationship through dialogue.President Barack ObamaThe support for the restoration of the economic and diplomatic ties between the two states received overwhelming support last night at the inaugural opening of the Summit which took place at ATLAPA Conference Centre, Panama City.Though talk of Obama bringing an end to the embargo is not set in stone, private talks between the USA President and Castro are pleasing signs to the many delegations present yesterday.The two-day summit came to a close yesterday. It will serve to promote talks on a wide number of topics, such as poverty reduction, improving trade and security and youth empowerment.At the opening ceremony, there were several presentations, including by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon and OAS Secretary General, Albert Ramdin.Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, was the first to deliver his address at the Summit. He expressed that what the nations need is direct action on behalf of the most disadvantaged,cheap nfl jerseys online, those who warrant the attention of the leaders, just as those within their own families.“The church has always stood for the promotion of the individual and attention to the individual’s needs,” he said.He spoke to the lack of cooperation between countries which leaves so many without any voice or any possibility of bringing their rights to bear or without any protection or means to escape abuse.The Argentine-born Pontiff said that the basic rights of people must be upheld. He said that efforts to build bridges and look for understanding cannot be in vain.Pontiff also said, “The poor should no longer be picking up the bread crumbs from under the table of the rich” and with that statement, emphasized to the leaders at the Summit that they work towards ensuring equality in the dispensation of prosperity within their nations.OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, was also overjoyed to be at the event which he said was special,Boston Red Sox Jerseys, considering that it is the first time in the history of the Americas that the Heads of State and Government of the 35 independent nations of “our hemisphere are to sit down together at the same table.”“We are holding this Summit at a time when events of paramount importance are taking place, with the full support of all the states of the Americas,” he said.He mentioned the peace negotiations in Colombia; the talks between Cuba and the United States for the resumption of diplomatic relations and “then – we hope – the full normalization of their ties.”Insulza said that all these demonstrate, once again, that dialogue is the best way to resolve differences, both internal and external.He said that the region may have many problems and even more than a few differences, but “we all agree that they must never be resolved through conflict.”Insulza said that in the 21st century, the Inter-American system can only function as an inclusive system made up of diverse, sovereign countries that are legitimized by democracy and act on a single hemispheric agenda in conditions of full equality.He told the leaders that the road toward full democracy in sovereign countries lies in dialogue, respect for freedom, inclusion, and cooperation.But while he noted that democracy is now more commonly practised in the region than at any other time in its history, there are several problems pending in the areas of growth, equity,NFL Jerseys Discount, security, and democratic governance. He also spoke to the need for poverty to be addressed and said that corruption remains a threat to democratic states.He noted that the preparatory work of the Summit focused on the search for concrete solutions to those known problems.Insulza then announced that his time as the OAS Secretary General will come to an end soon as his successor,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Dr. Luis Almagro is poised to take hold of the reigns.United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon’s presentation also reflected similar sentiments expressed by Insulza.His address was titled; ‘Working Together: Public-Private Partnership For Sustainable Development’He spoke of the admirable business developments in the world market place and stressed that nations must strive to build on that momentum. He said that inequality is far too pronounced and the environment is suffering.“But it need not be this way.With business support for implementing the sustainable development goals, we can transform our world.Our Global Compact now has more than 8,Chicago White Sox Jerseys,000 companies and 4,000 non-business organizations participating, with Local Networks in 86 countries – including many in Latin America…Business is proving the enormous power of collaboration,”Ban Ki-moon then asked the leaders for their help in making 2015, a historic year through four steps.“First, we need companies to help communicate and support the sustainable development goals…Second is implementation…Third, we need to mobilize financing.“I appeal to investors to participate in the Addis Conference on Financing for Development,Jerseys From China, which will showcase a wealth of opportunities. Participate and invest in a sustainable future. And fourth,wholesale jerseys china, we need business help to reach a meaningful universal agreement on climate action in Paris.”The evening ended with a grand State dinner for the Heads of Government and first ladies.