In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it.

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

We do not control the trade of our resources, which are an important factor of prosperity for the dominant nations.

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give in, neither because we are sometimes abandoned nor because of the wish of some nations to impose their economic or political models.

Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results.

In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.