Statements on Follow-up to United Nations Conferences Mr. SHERVANI ( India) agreed with the Secretary-General that, over the last 15 years, the United Nations major conferences had resulted in the emergence of a shared vision of development.  He welcomed the recognition in the report of the Economic and Social Council’s critical role in fostering a comprehensive development agenda at the United Nations." 30 October 2007 http://www.un.org/press/en/2007/ga10649.doc.htm