Contact Quote by Martti Ahtisaari
“The views of the Contact Group member-states must be taken seriously, as well as the guidelines set out in their document on Kosovo, which clearly says that the province should not be divided,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Security Council Meeting on Kosovo, 2007
The Contact Group’s views and Kosovo guidelines stress that the province should remain undivided.
In simple terms: Kosovo should stay whole per international guidance.
Key Takeaway
Support unified solutions in geopolitical disputes.
Themes
politics
international law
conflict resolution
Mood
formal
serious
Type
policy
diplomatic
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- UN resolutions
- border discussions
Key Concepts
diplomacy
regional stability
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of division?
- How can stakeholders ensure cohesion?
A Different Perspective
Political pressures may challenge unity.
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