43 Quotes by Anna Lindh

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

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

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

We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.

Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society.

This is not bad, but the pace of globalisation has surpassed the capacity of the system to adjust to new realities of a more interdependent and integrated world.

Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.

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.

Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security.