Opening Statements

After the encouraging welcome speech of the senior adviser Mr. Fukuyama, the conference started with one minute opening statements from each government delegate.

Although each delegate stresses the importance for cooperation, one could clearly hear the old tension  between developed and developing countries. The first ones willing to take over responsibility but only if emerging countries do their part.The second ones accusing developed countries for causing all the problems their facing. 

Facing this struggle we don't have to forget that countries like the Maldives and  the Sudan are facing real problems and the need for solutions is urgent.

Let us hope the commitments for active cooperation are not only pure words, but that their will follow actions.