On 25 September 2007, the statement by H.E. Mr. José Sócrates, Prime Minister of Portugal, on behalf of the European Union, at the United Nations 62nd Session of the General Assembly, General Debate, stated, "We remain committed to the reform of its main bodies in order to enhance the Organization's representativity, transparency and effectiveness."
2007年9月25号，葡萄牙首相苏格拉底（Mr. José Sócrates）代表欧盟，在联合国第62届全球性大会的一般辩论上声明：我们致力于联合国大会主体的改革，以提高该组织的代表性、透明度和有效性。