India on Thursday made a strong pitch to the United Nations to take the lead in evolving a comprehensive response to the threat of international piracy in the Red Sea and off the coast of Somalia to ensure unhindered maritime trade. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said, the international community should continue with its effort to restore stability in Somalia. Addressing the joint session of two Houses of Ethiopian parliament, Dr. Manmohan Singh said India and Africa have to work together to make global Inter dependence work for the benefit of all people, particularly for the millions who live in the developing world. Dr. Singh said, India sees Africa as a natural partner in its growing engagement in the world. Referring to the historic ties, the Prime Minister said India owes the debt of deep gratitude to Africa for it was here that Mahatma Gandhi experienced his political and spiritual awakening. Expressing concern over the prices of many agricultural commodities remaining volatile he said, G-20 countries have taken the initiative of supporting work on regulation and supervision of commodity derivative markets. On climate change, Prime Minister said it is essential for rich countries to share financial burden of combating climate change, participate in research and development and promote the transfer of technology to ensure green growth. Pointing out that wind of change is blowing in West Asia and North Africa, he said India believes it is the right of all people to determine their own destiny and choose their own part of development.