I wish to pay attention to what we can do better to prevent conflict. Because by avoiding conflict, we save human lives, and we also save money. Miroslav Lajcak More Quotes by Miroslav Lajcak More Quotes From Miroslav Lajcak The British people have reacted to European policy, no one has the right to be angry with the British voters. Miroslav Lajcak world We cannot accept a situation that when some of the founding countries have their views, it's called 'positions', and when some of the new members have their views, it's called a 'problem'. Miroslav Lajcak world I am not calling for abolishing the sanctions. But what I don't want to see is that we formally maintain the sanctions and behind the sanctions, everyone is signing big deals with Russia, visiting, meeting people who are blacklisted, this is the reality today, so I think it is fair to discuss. Miroslav Lajcak world We cannot prevent hurricanes or earthquakes, floods or volcanic eruptions. But we can ensure that both people and communities are better prepared and more resilient. Miroslav Lajcak cannotmorebetterpeople 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 by climate change - they all threaten the lives of people today. Add migration, insufficient health care, lack of education, and the picture gets even bleaker. Miroslav Lajcak healthchangeeducationpeace Mediation is one of the most effective tools of non-violence. It can turn parties away from conflict, towards compromise. Miroslav Lajcak non-violenceturnconflictcompromise We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration. Miroslav Lajcak continuewillmigrationwork As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own. Miroslav Lajcak meetchallengescountryworld The General Assembly is a unique organ. It's the most representative organ of the United Nations, where all 193 Member States are present. Each has one vote regardless of its size, power, or wealth. That gives the body a huge authority. Miroslav Lajcak votebodyuniquepower Engagement is always better then disengagement. If we don't talk, somebody else will. Miroslav Lajcak willtalkbetteralways Real political will for change is achieved when the risks associated with the necessary political and structural changes are articulated at the planning stages, the key stakeholders acknowledge and accept those changes, and all stakeholders participate in the relevant processes. Miroslav Lajcak riskswillpoliticalchange Better governance helps realize the full potential of the many young Africans who are currently giving their families' savings to criminal networks and risking their lives in the vast expanses of the Sahara or Mediterranean instead of starting their own businesses and using their lives to benefit their families and communities. Miroslav Lajcak realizeownbettergiving The U.N. must have adequate resources and the right capabilities to fully engage in global peacekeeping. Miroslav Lajcak engagerightmustresources South Sudan has faced numerous challenges, which include professionalising the security sector, establishing ministries and parliamentary structures with the appropriate capacity for policy making and oversight, as well as improving community safety and access to justice. Miroslav Lajcak safetycommunitychallengesjustice My own country, Slovakia, has been there for South Sudan and its people. We made South Sudan a priority country of our official development assistance and humanitarian aid. Miroslav Lajcak my-owndevelopmentcountrypeople By unwillingly robbing post-conflict nations of their most talented people, we in Europe are improving the odds these states fail, and feed the vicious circle of future conflicts. Miroslav Lajcak circlefutureoddspeople The E.U. should pay more attention to the plight of African nations hosting large numbers of refugees themselves - at times for decades. Miroslav Lajcak hostingmorenumbersattention 'Peace' means rules respected by everyone - big or small, rich or poor - means cooperation. It means respect for human rights and dignity. Miroslav Lajcak richrespectpoorpeace 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 nationrulesrespectimportant Everyone who has ever asked for asylum in Slovakia was granted asylum if that person met the conditions. There was never any discrimination based on religion. Miroslav Lajcak personneverdiscriminationreligion
