The talks also addressed possible key messages that should be included in an eventual declaration on the post-2015 development agenda, scheduled to be adopted by world leaders at a summit in New York in September. Some remaining gaps were reportedly apparent in member states’ views around how to achieve equitable development and associated responsibilities.

Born out of a high-level UN meeting held in 2010 on the existing Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are set to expire at the end of this year, the new agenda would design a new vision for sustainable development out to 2030.

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