(6 January, 2003) His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is inviting all heads-of-state to contract with his Global Country of World Peace to create a problem-free, prevention-oriented administration in their nations – and he pledged results within six months.

"Prevention-oriented administration will mean your government will be so competent and successful that no negativity – no sickness or suffering, no crime or conflict – will sprout in the life of your nation," Maharishi said in a special message to government leaders.

To find out more about Maharishi’s offer to governments, the world press is invited to participate in two global news conferences, which will be held on Wednesday, 8 January, and Thursday, 9 January. The news conferences will be broadcast live via satellite, Internet webcast, and teleconference call (see page 2 for details).