UN General Assembly
2007

conflict and to formulate solutions capable of ensuring the sustainable development of countries in the subregion. The current situation in many countries reminds us of the cruel reality of terrorism, which remains among the most pernicious of challenges and thus the most difficult to overcome. We must therefore demonstrate greater solidarity to contain it. In particular, we call for diligent implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and, in that connection, effective international cooperation to strengthen the current legal arsenal and the conclusion of a comprehensive convention as soon as possible. By working for sustainable peace, we offer our States the best guarantee for their economic development. Nevertheless, the current international economic reality, which is characterized by globalization and excessive liberalization, continues to batter economies such as that of Burkina Faso. What is more, these fragile economies must contend with unfair trade rules. Several years ago, President Blaise Compaoré, by launching his crusade against subsidies for Northern cotton growers — a crusade that was also carried out on behalf of his peers in Benin, Mali and Chad —