Global problems, global solutions (April 23, 2009)
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, commented on a wide range of issues, including the Middle East, Iran and climate change during a speech called 'Power dispersed, responsibility shared: Britain's role in building coalitions for change' at Mansion House on Wednesday 22 April 2009.
David Miliband said:
"My message tonight is that at a moment of great international danger, we have a great diplomatic opportunity; we need a collective effort to tackle the problems we face and that Britain is ready to share that responsibility. We will be ambitious coalition builders when times demand tough action and when what is needed is the open hand.
Our purpose will be to renew old alliances and forge new partnerships. These are the foundations for a new multilateral system. We will embrace our responsibilities as a country privileged in its wealth, networks, assets and power. And we will work with every country in this room to tackle shared risks and pursue common goals."
Read the full transcript of the speech
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