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...European partners support this ambitious goal he has set for his tenure at the helm of the United Nations.

The European Union (EU) is deeply committed to UN goals and principles. We are convinced that the United Nations is and remains the central institution for effective multilateralism, the "centre of gravity" of the multilateral system, as described by Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy. Cooperation between these organizations has increased very significantly and will continue to do so. It is in their interest to have an evolving framework for their ever closer ties in addressing common challenges.

The expectations addressed at the United Nations and the Secretary-General have risen considerably in recent years. The UN role in ensuring peace and security and in shaping globalization to the advantage of all people in the world has been growing. To be able to fulfil the high demands placed on the Organization, its internal structure needs to be made fit for the twenty-first century. United Nations reform thus remains a top priority. A number of important aspects of this reform project have been achieved during the sixtieth General Assembly, for example the establishment of the Human Rights Council. The Peacebuilding Commission has been created to marshal the international community's resources to advise and propose integrated strategies for post-conflict recovery in countries emerging from conflict. The...

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