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.

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

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.

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

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

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.