Англи хэл дээр тавигдах илтгэлийг жишээ болгон тавьлаа Speech by Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle to the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2010 Mr President, Mr Secretary-General,Distinguished colleagues,Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour for me to speak to you today. The world has changed dramatically since the United Nations was founded 65 years ago. International trade and exchange is of course nothing new. What is new is how quickly the changes affect everybodys lives. Only if we in the United Nations are and remain able to act can we shape these global changes. We will only manage to solve problems relating to security, economic, social and ecological development if the international community stands united. Germany is ready to assume global responsibility within the framework set by the United Nations. German foreign policy is firmly embedded in the international community. In Europe, a system of cooperation has replaced the confrontation that cruelly divided our continent for centuries. The European Union is successful because in Europe all peoples and states meet on an equal footing. The United Nations, too, brings together nations both large and small, rich and poor, those that are more powerful and those with less influence. Cooperation on an equal footing, cooperation between equals, is our guiding principle also for work here at the United Nations. Each and every country must respect all others. Mr President, German foreign policy is peace policy. This autumn, Germany will stand for election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, because this is an ideal forum in which to cooperate in the cause of peace and development. Peace is more than the absence of war. In todays globalized world, people are just as vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, poverty and under-development as they are to violence and oppression. Mr President, Climate change has a direct impact on each and every one of us. Countless people are already personally feeling its economic and social consequences. In their letter to the Security Council, the Pacific island states rightly warned us in no uncertain terms just how much climate change threatens everyones security. Everybody must play their part to protect the climate. In Germany we have just adopted a forward-looking energy strategy. By the year 2050 80% of our electricity production will come from renewable sources. Germany has also pledged to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by the year 2020 compared tothe 1990 baseline. Even now, we have reduced our CO2 emissions by almost 30%. We are pioneers in the field of climate protection. We are helping those who are now worst affected by climate change. We are particularly concerned about the fate of small island states. Mr President, The German Government assists when people anywhere in the world are struck by natural disasters and emergencies. But a countrys conscience is to be found in its citizens hearts. Im proud that my fellow Germans donate so generously at times of greatest need. Humanity and solidarity are global values, humanity and solidarity make no distinction based on skin colour or religious beliefs. Germany is the third-largest development cooperation donor. We have practically recovered from the financial and economic crisis and we are on the right track due to our robust economic growth. This strong economy makes Germany a strong global partner. If all countries, both small and large, work together, we will be able to masterthe pressing challenges of our world. You can rely on Germany. Thank you for your attention.
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