Olympia, Greece

24 October 2017

Secretary-General's video message for torch relay ceremony for Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

António Guterres, Secretary-General

It is a pleasure to greet all those gathered in historic Olympia, Greece.
The Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition.  Yet it is just as relevant today.
A pause in armed conflicts creates space to find paths to lasting peace.
We need that today – with conflict spreading and tensions rising.
We have a shared duty to help make the Truce a reality.
Thank you for using the Olympic flame to light the way to peace.