A/HRC/21/66 (d) resources; The permanent sovereignty of each nation over its own natural wealth and (e) The right and the responsibility of each State and, as far as they are concerned, each nation and people to determine freely their own objectives of social development, to set their own priorities and to decide, in conformity with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the means and methods of their achievement, without any external interference; (f) Peaceful coexistence, peace, friendly relations and cooperation among States, irrespective of differences in their social, economic or political systems; (g) The peaceful settlement of international disputes without resorting to or threatening the use of force; (h) religions. Harmonious coexistence and progressive advancement of all civilizations and VI. Principles 23. All States and peoples should adhere to the principle of international solidarity with political will and commitment for the complete fulfilment of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in a true spirit of solidarity and harmony. 24. International solidarity should be founded on the following principles: (a) Respect for the dignity and value of the human person, and the promotion of all human rights and social justice globally; (b) Adherence to the principles of justice, equity, peaceful coexistence, noninterference, self-determination, mutual respect, mutual trust and human solidarity in international relations; (c) The elimination of all forms of inequality, exploitation of peoples and individuals, colonialism and racism, and all other policies and ideologies opposed to the purposes and principles of the Charter; (d) The cooperation of all States in the full realization of the right to development and the elimination of obstacles to development, as well as the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals; (e) The elimination of all forms of discrimination, such as discrimination against indigenous peoples, minorities, migrant workers, children, the aged and people with disabilities, and, in particular, discrimination against women, and gender equality in all aspects of human endeavours; (f) The elimination of poverty and the assurance of a steady improvement in standards of living and welfare of all mankind; (g) Sustained social and economic development, in particular in developing countries, equitable and just international economic relations and free, non-discriminatory international trade; (h) Equitable sharing of scientific and technological advances by developed and developing countries, and a steady increase in the use of science and technology for raising standards of living; 5