Anna Lindh Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.”

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

“We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena.”

“The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider.”

“One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods - that is, goods or conditions we need that no individual or country can secure on their own, such as halting global warming, financial stability and peace and security.”

“States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education and making people able to participate in the economies, and in decision-making.”

“In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.”

“That was for instance the case in Mocambique a couple of years ago, during the flooding catastrophe. Instead of co-ordinating assistance properly, to much time and resources was spent on fighting about the same helicopters and local guides.”

“To properly reflect the changes of the world and of the UN, with its growing number of member states, we would like to see an enlargement of the SC that gives room for new members, not least developing countries.”