Occupation: Former Prime Minister Of Denmark Birth: January 26, 1953
I can hardly believe what these 12 caricatures [about Prophet Muhammad] have caused in the world. We Danes feel like we have been placed in a scene i….
I condemn the entry of a Russian so-called humanitarian convoy into Ukrainian territory without the consent of the Ukrainian authorities and without ….
I welcome the signing by the presidential candidates Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Dr. Ashraf Ghani of an agreement on the formation of a government of n….
I don't think more mega-summits is the way to secure effective implementation..
I think President Karzai realizes exactly how important it is to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country now, step up endeavors to sto….
That's what it's like when people have crawled very high up in a tree, then they sometimes need help to get down with ladders and ropes and other ins….
At home, Danes try to resolve their problems amicably so it's just surreal to see these violent pictures on TV. But as the prime minister, I can't be….
We're strongly in favor of the U.N. plan for a solution to the Cyprus conflict. Hopefully a solution can be found before the end of this summit, but ….
I was deeply distressed that the cartoons were seen by many Muslims as an attempt by Denmark to mark and insult or behave disrespectfully towards Isl….
Some countries such as Iran and Syria are using the commotion to distract attention from their own problems with the international community. The Pal….
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a threat to both the Nato allies and Russia..
Russia should recognize the freedom of countries, such as Ukraine, to choose their alliances..
The Americans provide still more advanced military assets and equipment; the Europeans are lagging behind. And eventually it will be difficult to co-….
Ten years ago U.S. defence investment represented almost half of all defence expenditure in the whole alliance. Today it is 75%. This increasing econ….
I know very well that Berlin attaches great importance to NATO and solidarity, in terms of sharing the burden. For this reason, I feel confident that….
The American people ask, and legitimately so, why should we carry the heavy burden to ensure international peace and stability. You also profit from ….
Actually I can't imagine Nato troops on the ground and I think it's also important to send that very clear message to the UN and other organisations ….
Nato allies have been looking at various missile-defence options for some time. Nato itself is developing protections for our deployed troops..
Caricatures are an important part of our culture of debate. They should defuse political spats through humor and irony. It is about making a strong s….
It is the responsibility of Afghanistan's new government to gain better control over the country's administration and to resolutely fight the drug tr….
Perhaps we underestimated the challenges in Afghanistan in the past. That's why we are now strengthening and intensifying our commitment..