Miroslav Lajcak

The U.N. has brought peace and order to many places around the world. However, terrorism, violent extremism, violations of human rights, natural…

— Miroslav Lajcak

I'm a career diplomat. I spent 30 years as a diplomat, out of which seven years as foreign minister. I've always believed…

— Miroslav Lajcak

Sustaining Peace is happening. But it is the exception - not the norm.

— Miroslav Lajcak

Real political will for change is achieved when the risks associated with the necessary political and structural changes are articulated at the…

— Miroslav Lajcak

The United Nations has an irreplaceable role in dealing with global issues. While other international bodies play important roles, the U.N. is…

— Miroslav Lajcak

Indeed, it is a common goal to create a stronger United Nations able to meet the multitude of expectations placed upon it.…

— Miroslav Lajcak

People are afraid of what they don't know.

— Miroslav Lajcak

I really don't want to live in a world where the U.N. will not be relevant, will not be seen as the…

— Miroslav Lajcak

If we want the next generation to be born into a better world, we only have one option. And that is strong…

— Miroslav Lajcak

We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration.

— Miroslav Lajcak

South Sudan has faced numerous challenges, which include professionalising the security sector, establishing ministries and parliamentary structures with the appropriate capacity for…

— Miroslav Lajcak

It is far easier and more effective - and not just in terms of cost - to prevent conventional conflicts than to…

— Miroslav Lajcak

Human rights represent absolute and universal values. They should be protected by all means we have at our disposal.

— Miroslav Lajcak

I'm certainly not a hard liner, that's clear.

— Miroslav Lajcak

The United Nations should serve as a forum to address our common challenges. And it must also be a space to generate…

— Miroslav Lajcak

The General Assembly is a unique organ. It's the most representative organ of the United Nations, where all 193 Member States are…

— Miroslav Lajcak

The U.N. was created for people.

— Miroslav Lajcak

As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own.

— Miroslav Lajcak

The negotiations on the future of the U.K. and the E.U. must be led... in the interest of our citizens.

— Miroslav Lajcak

The U.N. must have adequate resources and the right capabilities to fully engage in global peacekeeping.

— Miroslav Lajcak

Better governance helps realize the full potential of the many young Africans who are currently giving their families' savings to criminal networks…

— Miroslav Lajcak

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

Mediation is one of the most effective tools of non-violence. It can turn parties away from conflict, towards compromise.

— Miroslav Lajcak

Climate change is not a theoretical question for the people of the Caribbean.

— Miroslav Lajcak

Coming from a smaller nation in Central Europe, I have learned pretty soon how important are agreed rules, cooperation, respect for partners…

— Miroslav Lajcak