UN General Assembly
2010

Nations in global governance and highly appreciating the wise choice of reflecting this important and timely item during the present debate, I request your indulgence to seize this opportunity to share some information about developments in Mozambique. As we move steadily towards strengthening the democratic institutions in Mozambique, we are proud to see that 49 10-55128 there have been significant achievements in both the political and the socio-economic spheres of the country. Indeed, thanks to the strengthened political stability that Mozambique currently enjoys, the Government is undertaking a comprehensive public sector reform and decentralization process in the area of public administration. Similarly, political and social stability and good macroeconomic management, supplemented by the attractive investment legislation already in place, have contributed immensely to creating conditions conducive to promoting economic growth and sustainable development. Our main goal is to eradicate poverty, as it is one of the major challenges facing our people in their efforts to improve their living conditions. We are fully aware that in fighting poverty we need also to simultaneously address other related challenges,