Martti Ahtisaari
Martti Ahtisaari is a Finnish politician and former President of Finland who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work in resolving international conflicts.
Political Figure
June 23, 1937
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Martti Ahtisaari, a Finnish diplomat and former President of Finland, is renowned for his work in resolving international conflicts through mediation and negotiation. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008. Throughout his career, Ahtisaari has held various diplomatic positions, such as a UN envoy to Kosovo and a special envoy to other conflict areas. In 2000, he co-founded the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), an organization specializing in preventive diplomacy, dialogue, and mediation. Among his most significant achievements is the successful negotiation of a peace agreement between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement in 2005.