Quotes by Javier Solana

About Javier Solana:


Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga is a Spanish physicist and Socialist politician. After serving in the Spanish government under Felipe González (1982–1995) and Secretary General of NATO (1995–1999), he was appointed the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and Secretary-General of the Western European Union and held these posts from October 1999 until December 2009.

Author Bio


  • NameJavier Solana
  • DescriptionSpanish politician
  • BornJuly 14, 1942
  • CountrySpain
  • ProfessionPhysicist; Diplomat; Politician
  • AwardsCharlemagne Prize; Knight Of The Order Of The Golden Fleece; Order Of Isabella The Catholic; Order Of The White Lion; Manfred Wörner Medal; Wateler Peace Prize