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.

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

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.

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 must be tackled by the international community together, by strengthening conventions, treaties and agreements.

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

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

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