It is a pleasure to greet the Olympism in Action Forum.
 
Sport has great power to foster inclusion, reduce exposure to violence and build trust, especially among young people.   
 
I welcome your commitment to leveraging sport for development and peace.
 
And I look forward to your contributions as we strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
The Olympic message of peace is universal.
 
May it guide our work in building a safer, more equitable and sustainable world for all.  
 
I wish you a fruitful gathering.