We are linked to that territory by special historic and cultural bonds. So, we follow with attention the administration of the United Nations and the recent set up of a transitional Government. We hope that the process it will culminate with the full independence of Timor Lorosae and with its admission as a full member of the United Nations. Finally, we believe that the situations created by the establishment of the embargos against certain countries, in which sanctions affect the poorer sectors of the populations and specially women and children, should be dealt with dialogue and negotiation with a view to find a definitive solution. If it is legitimate that all parties have the right to expect profit from progress, it is also correct that we should seek for economic growth with social equity.
Mankind faces many challenges.
Reaching integral development is without doubt the most important one. Because the lack of development is the main source of the conflicts in crisis that afflict our planet. Therefore, if we wish that globalization will keep its promises, we should learn to work better, and to act together in order to correct its negative effects. That effort must be fully supported by the international community with a view to a true partnership for development. The Structural Adjustment Policies adopted by the majority of African countries are, per se, a clear proof of the willingness to improve the management of the national economies.