UN General Assembly
2001

interrelated and affect all nations and peoples on this planet, especially following the extremely tragic terrorist attacks in September. It is therefore essential that we work together to build a genuine community of nations in which the gap between the developed and the developing countries is reduced; in which the threat of terrorism and nuclear annihilation are eliminated; in which the danger of a global HIV/AIDS epidemic is mitigated; and in which poverty is alleviated. This can come about only through the development of a more genuine cooperation, the fostering of enhanced mutual respect, the cultivation of greater tolerance, the promotion of better understanding and the emergence of a broader spirit of true union among nations in a world that works on behalf of all. I strongly believe that we can achieve all this through collective will and actions that will help us to usher in a new and brighter future for our world — a world free of terrorism, a world of stability, peace, 29 security, development and prosperity for all peoples in the twenty-first century.