There are big issues, like the reform of the Security Council. These kinds of questions are something the President of the General Assembly must keep his eye on.

In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.

I recently reread an article of mine written in 1964, and I think it is still valid. There is not much difference. Many of the items on the agenda 37 years ago are still there.

If you come to a negotiation table saying you have the final truth, that you know nothing but the truth and that is final, you will get nothing.

I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations.

Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal.

We Finns represent a very transparent and open-minded way of reaching political decisions.