Most of the EU, including
Britain, wants to see Ukraine free, independent, united country that decides
their fate - said today in Kiev, former Prime Minister of Britain.
"We believe in the Ukraine,
and we believe in the transformations taking place in Ukraine. Ukraine is
important for the future of Europe, and congratulate Ukraine on its way to
Europe", - said Tony Blair in 2011. After four years, the Ukrainian
revolution, escape all the country's leadership and the war in the east of the
rhetoric of the former British prime minister has not changed. New time
recorded the most interesting quotes from the speech by Tony Blair in Kiev.
About technology, geopolitics and religion
I believe that most of the
European Union, including the UK, want to see Ukraine free, independent, united
country that decides their fate. We'll be with you in this fight.
Ukraine faces its own challenges,
but we must not forget that Ukraine too - part of a changing world. Speed -
one of the main characteristics of these changes. This is reflected in the
technology, the way the world lives, works and thinks. The technological
revolution over time will only increase.
Another change - in geopolitics.
Two weeks ago I was in China. The scale of what is happening there is very
large. China's population is three times larger than the entire European Union.
The economy is a scale that the world has ever seen. China will soon catch up
with India. There are many countries where the population is greater than in
any European country. Geopolitics will create new opportunities, but at the
same time appear and tension. Never before have the geopolitical centers of
power did not change so quickly.
Almost every month I am in the
Middle East. Third - changes based on religious beliefs, which are trying to
impose. Of course there is in Islam and those who think otherwise.
Three lessons of the changing world of Tony Blair
How can we overcome these
changes? First, in a world that is changing, you must also change. Ukraine has
a security problem, but there is also the question of reform. You have left the
legacy of the old system: inefficient, irregular and corrupt. It is necessary
to reform and to change this system. The same problems and the reforms are to
Europe, China, USA, India. The reform process is not only the government but
also the people. It must change its mentality. Ukraine's future is not
determined by the fact that the government is doing, and what will make people,
especially young people. In a world of change, we must change. This - the first
lesson.
The second lesson - in a world
that is changing geopolitics, we must build alliances that allow us to cope
with geopolitical changes. Today the European Union is not opposed to the
challenges that have been in the days of my father. After the Second World War,
the main reason for European unification was the desire of the world. Today the
need is due to the fact that we will not strong enough to somehow survive in a
time of great change. I support Ukraine as part of Europe and turn it into a
part of Europe. You need to have intelligence, wisdom and common vision of
Europe to be strong and truly united. These alliances are now more important
than ever for the United Kingdom and Ukraine, as well as for Germany and
Sweden.
The aim of the authorities should
not be fighting for their own interests, and the struggle for values. This is
the third lesson. I look at the world and see the changes, but want to value my
parents passed on to new generations. These values - freedom, democracy, the
subordination the government of the
interests of the people, should be fundamental in the XXI century. The only way
people will live in a society where they are, and not corruption decide as a
society will develop. Youth education - the key to all this. We must teach them
those values.
On the main threats in the world
When I look at the world, I see
two main threats: extremism and a limited form of nationalism. The latter could
quickly escalate into aggression. You must be proud of not only your country,
but also the fact that you - the part of the international system,
international rules and procedures. This will give us the opportunity to work,
to unite with other cultures.
They can give a new look at how the world and
take its place in these changes.
With all the challenges facing
Ukraine - aggression, security, the need for reform, I want to say that the
world is watching what is happening here. The world wants not only to show
solidarity, but also to give a sense of hope that we find in your youth. I feel
optimistic: you have already shown how you can overcome difficulties. You have
a lot of friends in the world that will help you fight.
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