Kofi Annan Countries Quotations

Leaders of both rich and poor countries committed themselves to detailed policies which, if fully implemented, could reduce hunger and poverty by 50 percent in the next 10 years,

necessary is to manage the process, manage it fairly and equitably in the interest of all, in the interest of the countries of origin, transit country and the recipient country and above all respect the rights of the migrant or those on the move.

Unless this poll adheres to internationally accepted standards of conduct and participation, it may be difficult for the international community, including the countries of the region, to endorse the result,

I would urge all countries and any group that can help to assist. The Americans have been very generous in assisting in other crises. Now they have been dealt a serious blow,

It is also encouraging that the leaders and countries around the world have concluded that whatever solution one finds must be legitimized through the Security Council.

Spending on the battle against AIDS in the developing world needs to rise to roughly five times its present level, ... The developing countries themselves are ready to provide their share ... but they cannot do it alone.

There are now 11 women heads of state or government, in countries on every continent. And three countries -- Chile, Spain and Sweden -- now have gender parity in government.

We also believe that we may be able to share our experience in dealing with major crises around the world, ... So I would urge all countries and any group that can help to assist.

This technology is far less capital-intensive than old industrial technology, and therefore may enable poor countries to leapfrog some of the long and painful stages of development that others had to go through,

Specifically, I ask developing countries to improve their governments, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and adopt an inclusive approach to development,

And I hope this issue will be handled in a manner that will not escalate. I rely on the wisdom of the two countries to find a way out.

It is vital that we turn this situation around and ensure that developing countries receive the financial resources they need,

Strong and energetic leadership is especially vital in all countries in Asia and Eastern Europe, where the opportunity to prevent the epidemic from becoming generalized is quickly vanishing.

It was normal for us to lend our support to candidates from (African) countries with links to France,

But while some countries produce more than they need to feed their people, others do not, and many of these cannot afford to import enough to make up the gap.