The Elders welcome the news that North Korea has agreed to suspend its nuclear activities. They also commend the United States on its decision to send much-needed food aid to the North Korean population, and express hope that dialogue and trust-building between the two countries can be sustained.

Following their visit to North Korea, South Korea and China, The Elders call on all parties to resume dialogue as soon as possible. The group also urges international donors to increase food aid to North Korea, pointing to the government's recent commitment to allowing greater transparency and monitoring of aid delivery.

With emergency humanitarian aid to Pakistan failing to reach the $460 million target set by the United Nations, The Elders urge governments and individuals to pledge more assistance to help the millions of people affected by the recent floods.

The Elders express their solidarity with Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi and say that the elections planned for later this year cannot deliver credible results. The group calls for UN-led national dialogue between the government, opposition and ethnic and religious minorities.

The Elders urge President Rakapaksa of Sri Lanka to protect the rights of civilians displaced after the government’s defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May, and call on the international community to prioritise the long-term stability of the country.

The Elders urge international donors to respond more swiftly, generously and creatively to Zimbabwe’s humanitarian crisis.