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

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

We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.

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

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

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.

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.