THE NOBELS PEACE PRIZE 2008
The Nobel Peace Prize 2008 was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts. The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s announcement on the Peace Prize award began as follows: ”The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2008 to Martti Ahtisaari for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts. These efforts have contributed to a more peaceful world and to fraternity between nations in Alfred Nobel’s spirit.”
NOBELS FREDSPRIS 2008
Nobels fredspris 2008 tilldelades president Martti Ahtisaari för hans enastående insatser på flera kontinenter under tre decennier för att lösa internationella konflikter. Ahtisaaris handlingar ansågs bygga upp en fredligare värld och broderskap mellan nationer i Alfred Nobels anda.