The International community should strengthen efforts to transfer technology to Africa on concessional and preferential terms. The Working Group has provided us with a number of important action oriented recommendations to achieve the twin goals of peace and development in Africa. The international community,, particularly the UN system should take all necessary measures to implement the proposals contained in the Report. We believe that the High-level Segment of the 2001 Substantive Session of Economic and Social Council devoted to the development of Africa could significantly contribute in reinvigorating the UN role and assistance for the development efforts of the African countries. Mr. President, African people have suffered for long.
Challenges faced by Africa are colossal.
We genuinely need to launch a global action to ensure that the internationally agreed goals for Africa are achieved over a specified time frame. Words should be turned into deeds. Otherwise, the sufferings of Africa will continue unabated. The international community must launch a concerted effort to promote peace and sustainable development in the continent of Africa. This is our moral obligation and political responsibility.