UN General Assembly
2010

by challenges to the basic principles of international relations, worsened by the self-interest of nations. The outcome document adopted yesterday on accelerating implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, while being a message of hope, nevertheless gives a sense of the gap separating the wealthy countries from the poor countries as we seek better living conditions for our peoples. The food crisis and famine afflict many peoples of the planet. Endemic diseases that had almost disappeared are now resurfacing, and new scourges are appearing. In particular, we see a plethora of natural disasters in the wake of climate change, which is proving to be even more devastating. The grim picture that I have just painted should motivate us to be more united in mobilizing our efforts in a spirit of constructive solidarity in order to find agreed, comprehensive solutions measuring up to the vast challenges that we must meet. The Democratic Republic of the Congo makes a pressing appeal to all States to work together at long last for a better world, while tirelessly trying to bring