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resources. Cooperation and complementarity is the order of the day if we are to
succeed.

With the understanding that the UN cannot, by itself, meet all the
demands thrust upon it, the Secretary-General constantly urges Member
States, regional and subregional intergovernmental organizations, non-
governmental organizations, and members of civil society to work in concert
toward meeting our goals. The globalization of the world's economy requires
that the international business community must play an ever more important
role in fostering the foundations for international security. This is an important
development and should be encouraged as I am encouraging you today. The
United Nations does not have a monopoly on the promotion of peace. We are
all shareholders in Peace.

Peace, stability and well-being, the human values embody in the UN
Charter, are everyone's business. With these aims in mind, supported
by actions, you have the power to build a common house and ensure
greater prosperity for all of humankind in the twenty-first century.

With that final thought. I wish you luck and fortitude in your new lives and
in your new responsibilities and thank you for the opportunity and the pleasure
of addressing you on this important and most propitious day.

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