Miroslav Lajčák

Miroslav Lajčák (53) is a career diplomat who has spent his whole professional life working in diplomatic service – both of his own country and in international institutions. His personal credo is professionalism and responsibility. He considers dialogue and respect to be the main instruments of diplomacy. He believes in co-operation and inclusiveness.

He is known as an attentive listener, determined mediator and capable manager, who has experience with conflict resolution and conflict prevention at national and international level. He is a strong believer in multilateralism and respect for rules. During his career, he played an active role in mediating the post-conflict crises in the Western Balkans and in the transformation of his country (which was established after the split of Czechoslovakia), as well as in building the diplomatic service of the EU.
He is currently serving as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.