For all the civilians saved thanks to the presence of peacekeepers, there have been those who were lost - the United Nations personnel who sacrificed…

- Jan Eliasson

I feel that Orphei Drängar are among Sweden's foremost ambassadors. It's always a delight to hear the drängar, both abroad and at home.

- Jan Eliasson

We usually say there is always a ‘Plan B,’ but there is no ‘Planet B’.

- Jan Eliasson

Without peace there is no development, and without development there is no peace

- Jan Eliasson

Without passion, nothing happens; without compassion, the wrong things happen.

- Jan Eliasson

Our work must remain open and transparent so that we hear the voices of all

- Jan Eliasson

I don't have time. Come back after the election.

- Jan Eliasson