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

Miroslav Lajcak

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" 'Peace' means rules respected by everyone - big or small, rich or poor - means cooperation. It means respect for human rights and dignity. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

" 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 truly global arena where we can achieve results for the global good. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" Membership of the E.U. is not about cherry picking. It brings a lot of advantages and, of course, it requires a lot of responsibilities. "

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" People are afraid of what they don't know. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

" We need to address issues our people think about and talk about. Because there is a feeling that Europe elites are addressing different issues. Not the ones that people care about. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" Whenever there is a need to address an issue that has emerged and the U.N. is expected to deal with, we should be ready to do so. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" The longer it takes to respond to a major development or crisis, the higher the chance of violence being seen as the only answer. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" It is far easier and more effective - and not just in terms of cost - to prevent conventional conflicts than to intervene after an eruption of violence. "

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" Indeed, it is a common goal to create a stronger United Nations able to meet the multitude of expectations placed upon it. To that end, I will facilitate a constructive, informed, and open interaction among Member States and with the Secretary-General. "

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" We need to address significant funding gaps when it comes to implementing the SDGs. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" If we hand over a planet with an uncertain future, history will not forgive us. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" Our people have not been exposed to Muslims, and they are frightened. It's a new phenomenon for them... Hundreds of Muslims mean nothing in Belgium or London, but it does mean something in Slovakia. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

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

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

" 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. 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

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

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 enterprise we turn to when we have a problem. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" The U.N. was created for people. "

Miroslav Lajcak

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

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

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

Miroslav Lajcak

" I have absolutely no doubts that the best for the U.K. is to stay in the European Union. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" The U.K. should be treated with respect because it deserves respect. "

Miroslav Lajcak

" 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

" 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

" Engagement is always better then disengagement. If we don't talk, somebody else will. "

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