Martti Ahtisaari Quotes

The only people that can make peace are the parties to the conflict, and just as they are responsible for the conflict and its consequences, so should they be given responsibility and recognition for the peace.

Martti Ahtisaari

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• The only people that can make peace are the parties to the conflict, and just as they are responsible for the conflict and its consequences, so should they be given responsibility and recognition for the peace.

  

  Martti Ahtisaari
  • People
  • Peace
  • Responsibility