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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.