UN General Assembly
2004

Africa’s Development (NEPAD), and its recommendations are integrated into national and subregional development and anti-poverty strategies. The African continent awaits the international community’s implementation of commitments resulting from the major international conferences, in particular those undertaken by the Group of Eight for NEPAD. I would like to conclude my remarks with an appeal for solidarity to all, given the numerous dangers threatening peace and international security. In that context, Côte d’Ivoire urges respect for commitments and peace agreements concluded together by all States. In the view of my country, this active and relentless commitment to preventing conflicts includes at least three elements: preventive diplomacy, based on a system of early warning; education for peace; and, finally, the struggle against poverty in order to ensure sustainable development. Therefore, once the conditions for a peaceful existence have thus been fulfilled, the entire world will be able to move forward towards a world of shared well-being and happiness.