Anna Lindh was a Swedish politician who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Known for her unwavering commitment to human rights, democracy, and international cooperation, Lindh worked tirelessly to build bridges between nations and advocate for global peace. Her tragic assassination in 2003 was a loss to the world, but her legacy lives on in her dedication to creating a more just and compassionate world. Lindh's life and work inspire those who strive to make a difference in global politics, encouraging future leaders to pursue diplomacy, inclusivity, and peace in all aspects of their careers.

"Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs."



"Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges."



"Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development."



"Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation."



"States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education and making people able to participate in the economies, and in decision-making."



"The conflict in the Middle East needs to be solved for the same reasons. It is necessary to reach a two-states solution, built on international law, for sustainable peace and development, and it can only be achieved through joint efforts by the international community."



"One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods - that is, goods or conditions we need that no individual or country can secure on their own, such as halting global warming, financial stability and peace and security."



"This is not bad, but the pace of globalisation has surpassed the capacity of the system to adjust to new realities of a more interdependent and integrated world."



"We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena."



"The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development."



"The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability."



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

