If all of us cannot realize development at the required rate, the entire world will continue to suffer from risks and bottle-necks that would obstruct the attainment of common goals and undermine the necessary basis for effective international cooperation, due to the imbalance and absence of harmony in the development phases of various countries. Sincere and steady efforts are in the first place required to enable countries economically lagging behind in the Twentieth Century to bridge as far as possible that serious gap in development during the coming years. They have to be given all opportunities to contribute in the process of reconstruction and progress in order to make of the 21st Century really a major turning point in the history of humanity. As for democracy, of which you are the defenders, it is an indispensable and an essential element for the protection of construction and progress. It enables social forces in various countries of the world to express their opinions, hopes and ambitions.
Democracy is the only means for the protection of freedom and innovation.
It ensures the required equilibrium between rights and duties. In this context, it is far removed from chaos and irresponsible practices, because it has its own regulations, controls and rules. This ensures that democracy cannot be turned into a weapon to be used legitimately or illegitimately by some people or as a pretext whereby to justify transgressions and deviations from the fundamentals necessary to preserve any political, economic, or social system. In short, democracy is the optimal means to realize sublime aims and legitimate goals in accordance with regional and international norms at the various levels. Naturally your deliberations would be crowned by a declaration on democracy as an elevated human value on which the system of government is based, safeguarding the respect for human rights and the rule of law.