UN General Assembly
2009

transparency, good governance and an effective fight against corruption. I would also add that international solidarity is not simply a question of development budgets. It also concerns the private sector. More and more businesses now recognize the importance of corporate social responsibility. I believe there is still a world to be won in that regard, not only for society but also for companies themselves. Corporate social responsibility makes good business sense. My third subject, sustainability, is essentially about making choices and sacrifices, not for our own sake but for future generations. This session of the General Assembly is our last major stop on the road to Copenhagen. We should be aware that the progress we make there will affect the lives of our children, our children’s children and so on, down through the generations. That must be our main motive for seeking a radical change in the way we live. 09-52586 10 In Copenhagen we must reach an ambitious, fair and comprehensive agreement. We must be ambitious and set our sights high. Therefore, at Copenhagen the