We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals..

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the glob….

One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods - that is, goods or conditions we need that no indiv….

The globalisation of information makes people aware of what they have - and have not. Problems and oppression are impossible to hide, and the new and….

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must inter….

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Co….

Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic….

The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider..

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instrum….

Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever..

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance..

The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed c….

We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in the case of Iraq. They mus….

States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing ed….

We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and le….

Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia….

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or ….

The most important issue we have to deal with is freedom of movement..

Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security..

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development..

Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society..