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DECLARAÇÃO DE SALVADOR E DECLARAÇÕES ESPECIAIS
5. They reaffirmed their commitment to integrated regional development
which should be inclusive and equitable, taking into account the importance
of ensuring favorable treatment for the small vulnerable economies and landlocked
and island developing states.
6. They reiterated their commitment to the building of a more just, equitable
and harmonious international order based on respect for International Law
and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including the sovereign
equality of States, the peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for territorial
integrity and non-intervention in the internal affairs of States. They reaffirmed
their commitment to the defense of sovereignty and the right of any State to
establish its own political system, free from threats, aggression and unilateral
coercive measures and in an environment of peace, stability, justice, democracy
and respect for human rights.
7. They emphasized that democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms
and development are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. They renewed
their commitment to the continuous improvement and consolidation of the
democratic institutions in their countries, so as to ensure the full exercise of all
human rights and fundamental freedoms, broad and active popular participation
in matters of common interest, and fair and equitable distribution of the benefits
derived from development.
8. They stressed that the strengthening of multilateralism is essential for
ensuring a more stable and peaceful world and that it is urgent to carry out
real reform of the United Nations in order to strengthen it and to ensure the
effectiveness, transparency, representativeness and democratization of its
principal bodies, in particular the Security Council.
9. They recognized that their countries face enormous common challenges
to overcome poverty and social exclusion, which have been exacerbated by
the current financial, food and energy crises. They committed to work together
to address inequality through cooperation and the exchange of experiences.
In this regard, they reaffirmed their determination to implement a vigorous
social agenda in the region, in accordance with the commitments assumed
under the Declaration on the Millennium Development Goals. They underlined
the importance of policies and programs aimed at expanding opportunities
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