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Members of the Syrian Arab Republic Government, Maestro Gergiev,

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musicians of the St Petersburg Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, performers,

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UNESCO ambassadors, scholars, residents of Palmyra,

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I would like to thank you all for this wonderful humanitarian event today,

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this concert in Palmyra, now liberated from the terrorists.

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I see this event as a symbol of gratitude, memory and hope.

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It expresses gratitude to all who fight terrorism at the cost of even their own lives, 

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memory for all victims of terror,

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no matter where or when these crimes against humanity are committed,

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and, of course, hope, hope not only to restore Palmyra 

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as part of humanity’s heritage, but to free today’s world

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from this terrible scourge of international terrorism.

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To do this, each and every one of us must look at any success 

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in the fight against terrorism as a common victory, 

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and always, everywhere, must see any victim of terror as a personal loss and sorrow. 

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Only with this attitude to this absolute evil 

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will we be able to defeat it once and for all.

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I know that today’s event involves great inconveniences and dangers 

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for all taking part, the dangers associated with being in a country at war, 

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and with military operations still going on not so far away.

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This demands great strength and effort on your part 

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and certainly great courage.

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A big thank you to all and I wish you good luck.

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Maestro, you have the floor.