Occupation: Swedish Politician Birth: June 19, 1957 Death: September 11, 2003
Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their….
We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace..
To properly reflect the changes of the world and of the UN, with its growing number of member states, we would like to see an enlargement of the SC t….
The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed c….
The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider..
Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever..
Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security..
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 ….
States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing ed….
Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance..
Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instrum….
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….
Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic….
Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must inter….
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….
We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals..
The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Co….
Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society..
The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development..
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….
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….