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recognize that all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the
State itself, are accountable to just, fair and equitable laws and are entitled without
any discrimination to equal protection of the law.
3.
We are determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world, in
accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
We rededicate ourselves to support all efforts to uphold the sovereign equality of all
States, to respect their territorial integrity and political independence, to refrain in
our international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent
with the purposes and principles of the United Nations, and to uphold the resolution
of disputes by peaceful means and in conformity with the principles of justice and
international law, the right to self-determination of peoples which remain under
colonial domination and foreign occupation, non-interference in the internal affairs
of States, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for the equal
rights of all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, international
cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or
humanitarian character, and the fulfilment in good faith of the obligations assumed
in accordance with the Charter.
4.
We reaffirm the duty of all States to settle their international disputes by
peaceful means, inter alia through negotiation, enquiry, good offices, mediation,
conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement, or other peaceful means of their
own choice.
5.
We reaffirm that human rights, the rule of law and democracy are interlinked
and mutually reinforcing and that they belong to the universal and indivisible core
values and principles of the United Nations.
6.
We reaffirm the solemn commitment of our States to fulfil their obligations to
promote universal respect for, and the observance and protection of, all human
rights and fundamental freedoms for all. The universal nature of these rights and
freedoms is beyond question. We emphasize the responsibilities of all States, in
conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, to respect human rights and
fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of any kind.
7.
We are convinced that the rule of law and development are strongly
interrelated and mutually reinforcing, that the advancement of the rule of law at the
national and international levels is essential for sustained and inclusive economic
growth, sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and hunger and the full
realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to
development, all of which in turn reinforce the rule of law, and for this reason we
are convinced that this interrelationship should be considered in the post-2015
international development agenda.
8.
We recognize the importance of fair, stable and predictable legal frameworks
for generating inclusive, sustainable and equitable development, economic growth
and employment, generating investment and facilitating entrepreneurship, and in
this regard we commend the work of the United Nations Commission on
International Trade Law in modernizing and harmonizing international trade law.
9.
States are strongly urged to refrain from promulgating and applying any
unilateral economic, financial or trade measures not in accordance with international
law and the Charter of the United Nations that impede the full achievement of
economic and social development, particularly in developing countries.
10. We recognize the progress made by countries in advancing the rule of law as
an integral part of their national strategies. We also recognize that there are common
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