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.

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

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 powerful tools of information provide us with more opportunities than ever to react and act.

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.

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.

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.

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