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TunisiaMogherini on International Day of Peace: All wars can come to an end
September 22, 2016
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“Let us keep in mind that all wars can come to an end. Peace is possible – if we don’t lose hope, and we never stop working for it,” said the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in a message on the occasion of the International Day of Peace (Wednesday 21 September).
“Our Union itself is the most successful peace project in human history. It has brought seventy years of peace, to a continent that had been at war forever,” said Mogherini, highlighting the EU’s role and efforts as a promoter of peace. “Our European Union has peace-making deep down in its DNA. Wherever there’s an attempt to promote mediation or reconciliation, Europe has a role to play – in the talks, on the field or on the international arena, including here at the UN. And I believe the European Union can become an even stronger global peace provider.”
“With our new Global Strategy, we are re-thinking the way we work. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, we are putting all our tools at the service of peace – working on security and on development, empowering women and human rights defenders, investing in our youth. It might take years, but peace is always possible – if we work to make it real. The European Union has proven it. And this is why we will continue to work for peace, all around the world.” (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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EU Global Strategy website
European External Action Service website
