UN General Assembly
1982

realistic and effective strategy for action that will directly and fully involve the developing countries themselves as partners. South-South relations, in which we see the prospect of concrete and substantial developments in the years to come, should also be encouraged. 122. Italy will continue to provide financial support for the growth of the developing countries with a view to attaining even before the end of the decade the goal of assigning 0.7 per cent of the gross national product to development, in accordance with the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade. 123. The creation of a better international order presupposes the commitment of all States-whatever political-institutional pattern they follow, in keeping with their respective needs and traditions-to respect human rights, which represent the highest value that our society is required to protect. 124. These are the beliefs of Italy, a nation that can speak in the name of its ancient traditions as well as its active and highly dedicated present. It has known 3,000 years of history, difficulties,