Jan Eliasson
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"Jan Kenneth Eliasson" is a Sweden/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 (Sweden)/Minister for Foreign Affairs from 24 April to 6 October 2006.

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The best birthday gift to our Organization is for all of us, the members of the global community, to translate our leaders' commitments at the 2005 World Summit into concrete action to the benefit of the peoples of the world.

The realities of the world are a constant reminder that global action and collective efforts are now needed more than ever.

We are facing an escalation that could end in armed conflict, with terrible suffering as a result. That's why the world should be very careful at the moment.

Not only to recall the grievous crimes committed in human history but also to reaffirm our unfaltering resolve to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.

The latest I hear is that the Thai authorities think it is a matter of mistaken identity.

It is crucial that Palestinians and Israelis cooperate to the fullest extent possible.

This is a major step toward preventing genocide in the future.

We have worked through the families, the travel agencies. We've sent ... up to a hundred people to go through the hospitals.

I hope the Iraqis understand that their isolation could be much worse than it is today.