Coming from a smaller nation in Central Europe, I have learned pretty soon how important are agreed rules, cooperation, respect for partners and, most of all, willingness to listen and find common solutions. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
'Peace' means rules respected by everyone - big or small, rich or poor - means cooperation. It means respect for human rights and dignity. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
The U.N. has brought peace and order to many places around the world. However, terrorism, violent extremism, violations of human rights, natural disasters caused… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
I'm a career diplomat. I spent 30 years as a diplomat, out of which seven years as foreign minister. I've always believed in the… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
Sustaining Peace is happening. But it is the exception - not the norm. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
Real political will for change is achieved when the risks associated with the necessary political and structural changes are articulated at the planning stages,… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
The United Nations has an irreplaceable role in dealing with global issues. While other international bodies play important roles, the U.N. is the only… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
Indeed, it is a common goal to create a stronger United Nations able to meet the multitude of expectations placed upon it. To that… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
I really don't want to live in a world where the U.N. will not be relevant, will not be seen as the enterprise we… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
If we want the next generation to be born into a better world, we only have one option. And that is strong multilateralism, with… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
South Sudan has faced numerous challenges, which include professionalising the security sector, establishing ministries and parliamentary structures with the appropriate capacity for policy making… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
It is far easier and more effective - and not just in terms of cost - to prevent conventional conflicts than to intervene after… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
