With regard to the human rights issues, South Africa firmly believed that promotion and protection of human rights such as human dignity and respect was critical to socio-economic development. It was argued that the promotion of universal respect for human rights should be a precondition for development. In terms of the rule of law it emphasised a similar and related concept, namely, protection and respect for property rights. Technology service providers would be uncomfortable in dealing with a country where the rule of law did not exist because of the danger that protection of their intellectual property rights would not be guaranteed and that the receiving country would benefit unfairly from their products. Finally, it was stated that the resolution failed to mention specific issues of global governance which might restrict and stifle advances in the development of South-South and Triangular relationships. To illustrate, Professor Msimang referred to non tariff barriers including standards and subsidies which serve to limit access to markets. He proposed the elimination of those trade barriers which hamper South-South and Triangular cooperation.