When my country was born, many people were sceptical about the chances for us to exist, let alone prosper. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
Climate change is not a theoretical question for the people of the Caribbean. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
We need to address issues our people think about and talk about. Because there is a feeling that Europe elites are addressing… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
We cannot prevent hurricanes or earthquakes, floods or volcanic eruptions. But we can ensure that both people and communities are better prepared… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
Our people have not been exposed to Muslims, and they are frightened. It's a new phenomenon for them... Hundreds of Muslims mean… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
People are saying that the next war will be about water. Let's make sure there will be no next war, and let's… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
By unwillingly robbing post-conflict nations of their most talented people, we in Europe are improving the odds these states fail, and feed… — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
My own country, Slovakia, has been there for South Sudan and its people. We made South Sudan a priority country of our… — 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
