I saw an advertisement to work for a Swedish institute in Karachi in Pakistan. I had just been offered a permanent assignment, teaching in Oulu. But I felt, 'My God, I am not going to stay here forever.' You know why? Because I was following international events. Martti Ahtisaari advertisementassignmentevent share on social
If the political will is there, we can solve anything. Martti Ahtisaari politicalsolve Change image and share on social
I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them. Martti Ahtisaari concerncountrydialogue Change image and share on social
Luck has a lot to do with how your life develops. Martti Ahtisaari developlifelot Change image and share on social
It is clear a Palestinian state is needed. Martti Ahtisaari clearneedpalestinian Change image and share on social
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 conflictconsequencemake share on social
I'm one of those people who, as long as I am still healthy and my thoughts are more or less clear, I don't think I can retire entirely. Martti Ahtisaari clearhealthylong Change image and share on social
There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore, those who have power and influence can also stop them... we should not accept any excuses from those in power. Martti Ahtisaari acceptexcusefurther Change image and share on social
Mediators do not choose the conflicts they became involved in, but the parties to the conflict choose the mediator. Their participation as intermediaries is based on the trust of all the conflicting parties. Martti Ahtisaari basechooseconflict share on social
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. Martti Ahtisaari comecountryeternal share on social
