It entails responsible and transparent government, by and for the people.

We recognize, nonetheless, that we live in a global and interdependent world, in which no State can stand alone.

To be effective, such laws must be supported by efficient and effective judicial systems and other enforcement mechanisms.

Respect for human rights, a vibrant civil society, an entrepreneurial private sector and good governance at all levels are essential if those strategies are to be implemented.

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has established a reputation for addressing, in a timely and efficient manner, the submissions received from States for the settlement of disputes relating to various provisions of the Convention.

At the same time, however, we believe that it is imperative that Member States also acknowledge that we have a responsibility to ensure that the Organization receives adequate resources to implement the increasing number of mandates assigned to it and to enable it to meet the challenges effectively and efficiently.