I have a vision of India-an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want.

The reality is that international institutions like the UN can only be as effective as its members allow it to be.

Global interdependence today means that economic disasters in developing countries could create a backlash on developed countries.

Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation.

We believe that the United States and the rest of the international community can play a useful role by exerting influence on Pakistan to put a permanent and visible end to cross-border terrorism against India.

Let us together commence a journey of peace, harmony and progress in South Asia.

I have a vision of India-an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want.