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"You can rely on Germany," Westerwelle tells UN in seat bid
Published in Saudi Press Agency on 25 - 09 - 2010


German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on
Saturday told the United Nations "you can rely on Germany," in a bid
for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Germany is competing against Canada and Portugal for one of two
non-permanent seats for 2011-12, to be decided next month by the UN's
192 member states, according to dpa.
"Germany is prepared to take on greater responsibility,"
Westerwelle said in his speech before the UN General Assembly.
Germany is ultimately vying for a permanent seat on the
UN Security Council - composed of Britain, Russia, France, China and
the United States.
But Westerwelle also reiterated demands for the UN to change, and
said the organization "no longer reflects the architecture of today's
world."
Westerwelle gave a rundown of Germany's involvement in global
issues, stressing that his country wants a seat on the UN Security
Council in order to work towards "peace and development."
The minister referred to the German troop presence in Afghanistan,
as well as the country's engagement in Yemen, Sudan and Somalia.
He also highlighted the effects of climate change, poverty and
underdevelopment on peace, and said Germany was working to counter
these problems, by spearheading climate change measures and promoting
education as a key to development.
"The true wealth of many nations is no longer to be found in the
ground, but in heads," Westerwelle said.
He additionally stressed the importance of Germany's large economy
in boosting global aid.
"Germany is the third largest donor for development cooperation.
We've largely overcome the financial and economic crisis, and are on
the right course with robust economic growth," Westerwelle said.
"With our strong economy, Germany is a strong partner in the
world," he added.
However, Germany has been criticised in recent days for failing to
reach its development aid target of 0.7 per cent of gross domestic
product (GDP). The current figure stands at around 0.4 per cent.
But Westerwelle said German citizens had donated large sums to
relief programmes following international crises.
"I am proud that my compatriots give generously when the need is
greatest," Westerwelle said, referring to the 2004 tsunami and this
year's natural disasters in Haiti and Pakistan.
"You can rely on Germany," he concluded.
On the sidelines of the General Assembly, Westerwelle had
expressed confidence about Germany's chances of receiving a non-
permanent seat.
"You can't count your chickens before they have hatched, and votes
before they have been cast. But I am optimistic," he said. "Our
influence and our reliability in the world is valued."


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