Anna Lindh

“We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.”

“We need new partnerships for peace and security.”

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

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

“Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.”

“Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.”

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

“States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education and making people able to participate in the economies, and in decision-making.”

“The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.”

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

“Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.”

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

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

“That was for instance the case in Mocambique a couple of years ago, during the flooding catastrophe. Instead of co-ordinating assistance properly, to much time and resources was spent on fighting about the same helicopters and local guides.”

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

“We must focus much more on developing countries' own policies and priorities, and increase policy and operational coherence between national, regional and multilateral actors.”

“The conflict in the Middle East needs to be solved for the same reasons. It is necessary to reach a two-states solution, built on international law, for sustainable peace and development, and it can only be achieved through joint efforts by the international community.”

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

“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 are used as an excuse for others to do so.”

“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 legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena.”