We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.

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.

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.

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

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

We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.