Janez Drnovsek quotes

Janez Drnovšek was a prominent Slovenian statesman who served as both Prime Minister and President of Slovenia. A key figure during the country's transition to independence, he played an essential role in establishing democratic institutions. He is remembered for his pragmatic leadership and commitment to peace and reform. Here are 6 of his quotes:

One of the fundamental questions of today's world is undoubtedly the question of equitable globalisation.

Janez Drnovsek

It is possible there will be much less support for NATO because there is a lot of identification of the United States with NATO.

Janez Drnovsek

Dreams from 1991 are becoming reality. We will build good relations between nations and people. We will strive towards mutual respect and equality of every individual, sex, race and national or any other minority.

Janez Drnovsek

Slovenia wishes that Montenegro will continue successfully its way towards European integration and will reach peaceful co-habitation with other former Yugoslav peoples within a united Europe.

Janez Drnovsek

I have been a vegetarian for a few years and just recently I have become a vegan ... I took this step following my inner feeling. ... If we think for a moment how man manages animals and what impact he has on animal world we could say he was not human at all. Just think of all slaughter houses and production of beef or poultry where conditions for animals are impossible. Animals are transported in lorries many times without any water, which is extremely cruel. It is not that people are bad, they just don't think about it. ... it is unreasonable to expect from people with lower levels of consciousness, who are cruel to animals, to end wars, to stop manipulating others, to help eradicate world poverty. In short as long as consciousness level is low all the disagreements in the world today will remain and possibly increase to the point of annihilation of humans.

Janez Drnovsek