Jan Eliasson
Jan Eliasson
Jan Kenneth Eliassonis a Swedish diplomat who has been Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since 1 July 2012. A member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Eliasson served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 24 April to 6 October 2006...
billion drink luxury million people south water
This water I can drink right now is a luxury for 1.2 billion people in the world. Three-hundred million people south of Sahara don't have this,
academic achieve action collective concrete enhance goals human life peace private rights security
We will not achieve our collective goals for development, peace and security and human rights if we do not take concrete action to enhance women's participation in decision-making in governments, parliaments, international organizations, academic life and the private sector.
careful council decided issue listening mode reform requires
I have decided to be in a listening mode on this issue (Security Council reform). It is an important part of the reform agenda, but it requires careful nurture.
pleasure
I have a masochistic pleasure to put in 14-hour days.
far lead member states
Multilateral discussions lead to compromises, ... We can only go as far as member states want to go.
ahead difficult face fact hide issues management problems
We have problems ahead of us. I will not hide the fact that the management issues are very difficult and we face a polarization of the membership.
action collective constant efforts global needed realities reminder
The realities of the world are a constant reminder that global action and collective efforts are now needed more than ever,
war commitment noble
For all the civilians saved thanks to the presence of peacekeepers, there have been those who were lost - the United Nations personnel who sacrificed their lives for a noble cause. Even as we mourn our fallen colleagues, we are all uplifted by their unflinching commitment and are inspired to strive even harder for the collective cause so eloquently envisaged in the United Nations Charter: a world free from the scourge of war.
election
I don't have time. Come back after the election.
home delight sweden
I feel that Orphei Drängar are among Sweden's foremost ambassadors. It's always a delight to hear the drängar, both abroad and at home.
development
Without peace there is no development, and without development there is no peace
voice transparent
Our work must remain open and transparent so that we hear the voices of all
planets plan-b plans
We usually say there is always a ‘Plan B,’ but there is no ‘Planet B’.
passion happens wrong-things
Without passion, nothing happens; without compassion, the wrong things happen.