Martti Ahtisaari Quotes

Finland, President
June 23, 1937

Martti Ahtisaari ([mɑrtːi ɑhtisɑːri] (About this sound listen), officially Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari; born 23 June 1937) is a Finnish politician, the tenth President of Finland (1994–2000), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a United Nations diplomat and mediator noted for his international peace work.

Also known as Politician

I know what it's like when you are a refugee, living on the mercy of others and having to adjust.

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- Mercy
It is clear a Palestinian state is needed.

Martti Ahtisaari

The task of the mediator is to help the parties to open difficult issues and nudge them forward in the peace process. The mediator's role combines those of a ship's pilot, consulting medical doctor, midwife and teacher.

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- Help
- Peace
- Teacher
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.

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No country's policies are eternal; they do vary. People are growing old, and a new generation is coming to power. In a year's time, a government can look different. You can't influence them if you don't talk to them.

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- People
- Time
- Different
The mere fact that I'm former head of state and former under-secretary in the U.N. system, it means that I can get in touch with anybody in the world, in theory.

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- World