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IFIA Magazine
March 2023
In doing so, it is important to look for all possibilities for such paths, while also fo-
cusing on alternatives, such as building bridges between nations and in this way also
initiating possibilities for better international understanding, and in doing so, focusing
on the importance of a “diplomacy of short distances”.
The focus is on getting in touch with young people, talking to each other, discussing
and building bridges to overcome possible national, cultural and religious differences.
Understanding, tolerance and empathy are intended to strengthen the foundation for
lived humanity and peaceful coexistence.
And these are exactly the goals of the IFIA family standing firmly together. You and
all IFIA inventor nations will do everything to do the best for our unique planet to
realize a peaceful and prosperous future. I am very hopeful that together we can
achieve these goals.
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