President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge addresses the Olympic flame lighting ceremony of the Games, in Olympia, Greece, March 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
"Today will lead to the opening of the first ever Olympic Games in China, where one fifth of the world's population is longing for them," said Rogge.
"By crossing five continents and visiting 21 cities throughout the world, and more than 100 cities in Chinese mainland, the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay prepares the way to Beijing.
"The messengers will be citizens, young or old, able or disabled, athletes and members of the Olympic Movement, who are all eager to promote what each one of us can contribute to a better world."
Among the dignitaries were Prime Minister of Greece Kostas Karamanlis, President of Greece Karolos Papoulias and former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch.
"Let me first express our heartfelt gratitude to their excellencies the President and Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic for their presence at the ceremony, which fully demonstrates the friendly sentiments of the Greek Government and people towards the Chinese people," said Liu Qi.
Liu Qi, president of the Organizing Committee for the Beijing Olympic Games, addresses the Olympic flame lighting ceremony of the Games, in Olympia, Greece, March 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
"China and Greece, standing as ancient civilizations with long histories, have made outstanding contributions to human progress.
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