We must focus much more on developing countries' own policies and priorities, and increase policy and operational coherence between national, regional and multilateral actors.

Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.

The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.

Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.

To properly reflect the changes of the world and of the UN, with its growing number of member states, we would like to see an enlargement of the SC that gives room for new members, not least developing countries.

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.