UN General Assembly
2013

disasters and the negative effects of climate change. With regard to the indispensable reform of the international system, we have renewed our countries’ commitment to multilateralism, the comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, and the democratization of international decision-making forums, in particular the Security Council. We shall act accordingly on issues of equal importance, among them the process of formulating the post-2015 development agenda, which is the theme of this general debate and to which all CELAC member countries attach great importance. The members of CELAC know that there can be no lasting peace without development and without combating poverty, hunger and inequality. We are aware of the challenges that the current international economic and financial crisis poses to the future of our region and our legitimate aspirations to social inclusion, equitable growth with sustainable development, and integration. We therefore emphasize the importance for the post-2015 development agenda to consist of voluntary, universal, clear and quantifiable goals that can be adapted to distinct national realities, with the purpose of eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development. This new framework should