UN General Assembly
2006

developed countries, the middle-income countries and the multilateral financial agencies to become real partners and strategic allies, so that we can overcome our problems and help us to promote the agenda for development and progress for our peoples. In this respect, I am pleased to announce that El Salvador is planning to hold a forum next year of low-income countries where we hope to unify criteria and positions on this subject, in addition to considering the strengthening of cooperation and technical, scientific and financial assistance among participating countries. On this occasion, we cordially invite middle- and low-income countries, together with donor countries and development agencies, to participate in this meeting. We hope that their participation and contributions will enrich our analysis and will benefit the middle- and low-income countries, which are frequently excluded from development funds. My Government attaches great priority to the Agenda for Development, particularly to expand coverage of basic services and generate opportunities for productivity in those areas and communities where, because of their poverty indicators and their growth 06-52737 30