"I would rather propose a bureau somewhat similar to that which we have in the Universal Postal Union"

Fredrik Bajer was a Danish author, politician, and peace activist who was granted the Nobel Peace Prize in 1908. In this quote, he is proposing the production of a bureau comparable to the Universal Postal Union, which was established in 1874 to assist in international postal services. Bajer's proposition recommends that a similar company might be produced to facilitate worldwide cooperation in other areas, such as trade, communication, and transport. He likely saw the capacity for such an organization to promote peace and understanding in between countries, in addition to enhance the performance of worldwide relations. By creating a bureau that could help with cooperation in between countries, Bajer wished to develop a more peaceful and prosperous world. His proposition was a precursor to the League of Nations, which was established in 1919, and the United Nations, which was established in 1945. Both of these companies have been instrumental in promoting worldwide cooperation and peace.