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Quotable quotes from UN Summit for Adoption of Post-2015 Development Agenda on Sept. 26

Xinhua, September 27, 2015 Adjust font size:

Following are quotable quotes from those who took the floor at the UN Summit for the Adoption of the Post-2015 Development Agenda on Saturday:

"The current instability prevailing in numerous regions of the world has its roots in the pervasive underdevelopment afflicting two-thirds of the world population. The Post-2015 Development Agenda seems ambitious but enthusiasm should not make us oblivious to reality." -- Raul Castro Ruz, the president of Cuba.

"Through the tragic experiences of many seeking a better life or safety from conflict, we have become keenly aware in recent months of the nexus between security, development and human rights. It is important that the (Post-2015 Development) Agenda addresses specifically the multidimensional reality of migration and the need for international cooperation to ensure it is safe and orderly." -- Davio Gunnlaugsson, the prime minister of Iceland.

"In establishing the sustainable development goals, we have restored the connection that brings us back to our origins, our culture and our humanity. Children of one Earth and one Ocean where life first originated, we embrace once gain our common destiny." -- Albert II, the prince of Monaco.

"The global partnership will allow for significant progress towards attaining the Millenniud Development Goals and implementing the post-2015 Development Agenda. Despite the substantial differences that still persist, 193 countries have managed to reach an ambitious agreement on a new agenda which includes the three dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced manner." -- Manuel Domingos Vicente, the vice president of Angola.

"The world today is a much different place than it was at the turn of the millennium. While prosperity is greater and more widespread; poverty remains a great challenges especially in low and middle income countries, and while there has been growth, inequality has been rising in addition to pressures on planetary resources." -- Imad Fakboury, the minister of planning and international cooperation of Jordan. Endit