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" 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
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" 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. "
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" If there is one thing we need to avoid, it is competition between E.U. institutions. "
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" If we want the next generation to be born into a better world, we only have one option. And that is strong multilateralism, with the U.N. System at its core. "
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" When my country was born, many people were sceptical about the chances for us to exist, let alone prosper. "
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" We all have to acknowledge a simple fact: Africa is growing. "
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" I do believe we can do more to bring the U.N. closer to the world's citizen and make a real difference in their lives. "
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" The United Nations is here to provide global guidance and also to help with global frameworks and to set the policies right. But then, it's the member states who have to implement those policies. "
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" The U.K. should be treated with respect because it deserves respect. "
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" 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. "
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" I have absolutely no doubts that the best for the U.K. is to stay in the European Union. "
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" As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own. "
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" We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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