Javier Solana
Javier Solana
Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga, KOGFis a Spanish physicist and Socialist politician. After serving in the Spanish government under Felipe Gonzálezand Secretary General of NATO, he was appointed the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and Secretary-General of the Western European Union and held these posts from October 1999 until December 2009...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth14 July 1942
CountrySpain
It is where we can expect to have problems in the coming days, ... Those are the hardest parts, the more complicated parts.
It's not in the mind of anyone at this point in time, the use of military action, no. I hope very much that ... we will find a peaceful solution, a diplomatic solution.
For a long time there has been a lot of talk but not much action. I think we have to reverse that now.
The objective of this exercise is to demonstrate NATO's capability to project power rapidly in the region,
That's possible, but not likely. I don't think this will happen.
No more talking of the problems between us. Transatlantic relations are in a good period. The patient is the rest of the world. Global problems would be in a better state if we co-operate.
It's good to talk, but their position has to change ... they know how to change, they know what they have to change.
I want to congratulate the Iraqi people who have shown courage and determination in voting today,
I want to express my personal commitment to continue to strive for a positive contribution of the European Union to lasting peace in the region.
It will be put together without any doubt. I think the a good number of countries will participate.
It will mean a better deal for European taxpayers, and for their armed forces. And it is a vital step for ensuring that our defense industries remain globally competitive.
The war in Iraq can be averted and the responsibility is basically on the side of Saddam Hussein.
They are now being processed for transfer to The Hague,
That is the time in which they have to clarify all these things. If we have not got any sign that they move in that direction it will be very difficult.