Hence the Pope called on the States "to seriously reflect on the causes of the conflicts which are often triggered by injustice and to be courageously self-critical." Improved relations shall bring to "a decrease of armament spending" and this shall result in "a commitment to peace within the human family" by means of resources to be allocated to development projects. As for the food crisis "characterised less by food shortage and more by difficult access to supply and by speculative phenomena," the Pope points out "the lack of political and economic institutions in a position to face crises and emergencies." More generally, Pope Benedict XVI highlights the need for "a strong ‘global solidarity’ between rich and poor countries, and within the countries themselves" and for a "common ethic code" whose principles "be rooted in the natural law" inscribed "in the conscience of every human being." Referring to the current legislation on international commerce that are penalising and marginalising "many low-income countries," the Pope launches an appeal so that "everyone may have the same opportunities to access the global market, avoiding exclusions and marginalisation. (continued) ” ” ” ” ” ” ” “
