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Millennium Development Goals
Goal 1 : Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2 : Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3 : Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4 : Reduce child mortality
Goal 5 : Improve maternal health
Goal 6 : Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Goal 7 : Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8 : Develop a global partnership for development
Mr. Mittal's speech
Mr. Mittal's speech at United Nations Global Youth Leadership Summit

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