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Anna Lindh
June 19, 1957 - September 11, 2003
Nationality: Swedish
Category: Politician
Subcategory: Swedish Politician

We must focus much more on developing countries' own policies and priorities, and increase policy and operational coherence between national, regional and multilateral actors.

   

The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.

   

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

   

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.

   

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

   

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.

   

Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.

   

Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas.

   

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

   

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