Mohammad Javad Zarif Quotes

In a world where global politics is no longer a zero-sum game, it is - or should be - counterintuitive to pursue one's interests without considering the interests of others.

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

In the Mediterranean you have a choice. Either you fight or you cooperate.

Peace is something that unfortunately cannot be made unilaterally.

Surely diplomacy is needed when there is conflict, not when there is harmony.

Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keep peace.

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.

Alliances and partnerships produce stability when they reflect realities and interests.

One can go to war alone, but you can't build peace alone.

The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.

To craftsmanship we shall add statesmanship in the capitol of peace.

Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts.

Peace cannot be unilateral.

It's better to have a dialogue with your enemies than not.

All who wish peace ought to unite in the means which may facilitate its attainment.

It's a maxim not to be despised, "Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keeps peace.

There is an appealing moral clarity in dividing the world into friend and foe. But in reality, progress in international affairs so often demands working with those with whom we do not see eye to eye.

There is always competition for influence, but there are also opportunities for cooperation.

It's impossible to impose peace, only to create it.

Part of diplomacy is to open different definitions of self-interest.

I went to Pakistan; I engaged in peace. If a hand extended is not shaken, what are you supposed to do?

Arafat is the greatest obstacle to peace and stability in the Middle East.

The Fundamental Principle that governs - or ought to govern -human affairs if we wish to avoid misunderstandings, conflicts, or pointless utopias, is negotiation.

When we face problems or disagreements today, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. Dialogue is the only appropriate method. One-sided victory is no longer acceptable. We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others.