The talk will emphasise action, dynamism and optimism.

But Carr was determined to include a note of optimism: “Progress was possible before, and it is possible again.”

The treaty had ushered in a period of hope and optimism but not everyone involved in the conflict supported the outcome of the peace talks.

In the meantime, though, optimism does reign when it comes to injury recovery.

“I’m the son of immigrants. So optimism runs in my DNA,” Becerra said.