UN General Assembly
2002

adolescents with the opportunity to strengthen their individual capacities in a safe environment, so that they will be able to fully participate in and contribute to the society in which they live. San Marino shares those priorities and has adopted a number of legislative, social and cultural initiatives to implement those fundamental principles. My country also welcomes the activities carried out by the international community which, on the occasion of the Second World Assembly on Ageing held last April in Madrid, adopted a political declaration and a new plan of action to safeguard the interests and needs of the elderly, a population group which has so far probably been neglected although it will considerably increase in number over the next few years. San Marino attaches great importance to the significant changes brought about by the Assembly in the methods used to face and solve the problems of the ageing population, while seeking to eradicate stereotypes and prejudices. We have a feeling that in so doing, the international community has laid down the