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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL CABINET DU SECRETAIRE GENERAL
19 October 2006
Excellency,
The Deputy Secretary-General would be grateful if you could forward the enclosed letter to Mr. Louis Michel, Member of the European Commission. The purpose of the letter is to inform Mr. Michel that the Deputy Secretary-General accepts his invitation to participate in the European Development Days, to be held from 15 to 17 November 2006 in Brussels. A copy of the letter is enclosed for your information.
It is expected that the Deputy Secretary-General will arrive in Brussels at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 15 November 2006 on board flight CO 60, and depart at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, 16 November on board CO 61. The Deputy Secretary-General will be accompanied by his Special Assistant, Ms. Martine Therer, and a Security Officer, Mr. Eric Bramwell. Mr. Antonio Vigilante, Director of the United Nations Office in Brussels, will also assist the Deputy Secretary-General throughout his visit in Brussels.
We will send you a copy of the Deputy Secretary-General's programme once it is finalized. In the meantime, my colleague Martine Therer, who is in charge of coordinating the visit, stands ready to answer any question you may have.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
jalli Principal Officer to the Deputy Secretary-General
His Excellency Mr. Fernando M. Valenzuela Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United Nations New York ,-, ,-. .^^,. ; .-.., w '-J ' • - "-' : — ' THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
19 October 2006
Dear Louis,
Thank you for your letters of 13 September and 4 October 2006, inviting me to the European Development Days, to be held in Brussels from 15 to 17 November 2006.
It is with great pleasure that I accept your kind invitation. I will be honoured to participate in the first plenary session focusing on the perspectives of governance on Wednesday, 15 November 2006. I look forward to the pleasure of seeing you again shortly.
Yours sincerely,
Mark Malloch Brown
His Excellency Mr. Louis Michel European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Brussels THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
19 October 2006
Dear Louis,
Thank you for your letters of 13 September and 4 October 2006, inviting me to the European Development Days, to be held in Brussels from 15 to 17 November 2006.
It is with great pleasure that I accept your kind invitation. I will be honoured to participate in me first plenary session focusing on the perspectives of governance on Wednesday, 15 November 2006. I look forward to the pleasure of seeing you again shortly.
Yours sincerely,
Mark Malloch Brown
His Excellency Mr. Louis Michel European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Brussels "Kemal Dervis" To '"Mark Malloch-Brown"1 26/09/2006 04:23 PM bcc Subject Brussels Meeting Dear Mark, The event on 15 November during the European Development Days that Louis Michel is urging you to attend in Brussels is the Plenary session N°1 on "Perspectives on Governance". Other personalities that would join you in this session include Desmond Tutu, President Wolfowitz and10-15 African Heads of States. I have been told that +/- 500 key professionals in the field of development will be participating, so it is likely to be a good opportunity to reach out to an influential group on the UN strategy/vision for governance. The session starts at 1500. Let me know what you think Kemal alUcJU ol.Tu S6- rJ U ; a a d 7 / S i 0 LOUIS MICHEL MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION 8?. 2 5 2006 p| 1 ^^ H/W^ENHWL_iMB.jujJ Brussels, t 3 SEP. 2006 KG/dv/(06)S441 Deai' Deputy Secretary General, I have the pleasure to inform you that the European Development Days will take place in Brussels on November 13-17 2006. This initiative symbolizes our determination to take action on two pressing matters: enhancing public awareness about development cooperation issues and strengthening the effectiveness of EU development assistance in view of the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. The event, to be renewed each year, isj>art of the follow-up to the new European Consensus on development, which emphasized the common values, principles and commitments of the European Union in favour of poverty eradication. In light of this agenda, the European Development Days shall work in an inclusive and participatory approach towards sharing our perspectives about key issues of international cooperation. The European Development Days of 2006 shall advocate a positive message about "Africa on the move" and include two components. The first one will aim at raising public awareness among European citizens of issues related to development. A great number of cultural or entertaining manifestations, such as exhibitions, will be organised for this purpose. Furthermore, any opportunity for synergy will be encouraged and shall constitute an essential pan to this event's success. A good illustration is the Millennium campaign, organised on this occasion, in collaboration with the European Commission. Mr Mark MALLOCH BROWN Deputy Secretary General United Nations New York UNITED-STATES OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE : ADDRESS : EUROPEAN COMMISSION, B-1O49 BRUSSELS - TELEPHONE: 00.32.2.295 96 00 - FAX 00.32.2.298 08 99 - E-MAIL -. [email protected] The second component will take the form of a three-day forum targeted at development professionals. On November 15-17, they will be invited to participate in open and thought- provoking debates, which should fuel our visions and practices. In 2006, the focus shall be put on the pivotal issue of governance, with plenary sessions highlighting its various understandings. In addition, roundtables will cover the various political, economic and social aspects of governance, namely democratic process, state rehabilitation, fight against corruption, natural resources management, consolidation of social rights and protection of vulnerable groups. The ambition of the development professionals' forum is to foster enriching and useful exchanges. Accordingly, the choice of speakers, equally representing European and partner countries, shall epitomize a balance between the political, economic, social and academic arenas. In addition, for the 2006 edition of the forum to be a real opportunity for a euro- African dialogue, special attention will be dedicated to a strong participation of African officials. Furthermore, the forum intends to be an occasion for multiple contacts. To this effect, the necessary facilities shall be put in place in order to enable bilateral meetings that may be called for. In view of your experience and personal commitment in favour of Africa, I am honoured to request your participation to this unprecedented event at European level. The nature and form of your contribution shall be defined at your convenience. Hence, I have asked my services to follow-up on this invitation, in collaboration with your office. I look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you to the European Development Days. Yours faithfully, 10/18./2006 WED 15:25 FAX 212 758 2718 Delegation of EC to UN 1^1002/002 LOUIS MICHEL MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, OCT. 2006 KG/cs/S(06)357 Dear Deputy Secretary General, OF - «w:GiFRAL I would like to thank you for your interest in the first edition of the European Development Days, which willTake place, as you know, in Brussels on November 15-17 2006. I very much look forward to your contribution to the Governance Forum. In particular, I would be very honoured if you would accept to participate in the first plenary session focussing on the perspectives of governance on Wednesday November 15, 2006. I look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you to the European Development Days. Yours faithfully, Louis MICHE Mr Mark MALLOCH BROWN Deputy Secretary General United Nations New York UNITED-STATES OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE : 10/18Y2006 WED 15:24 FAX 212 758 2718 Delegation of EC to UN iIOOl/002 EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO THE UNITED •fr it NATIONS Ambassador i0 i B ¥ K p. D) !!!• •PLFV~ 1 nrrn ' flCT8 I200b O FAX JU _ i . • It t^Ji5^^3^J Date: 17 October 2006 OF THE SFUiL ';.• -.- ::•:: ;RAL Sender: Fernando M. Valenzuela Telephone: 2124010113 Fax: 2127582718 Addressee: Mr Mark Malloch Brown Fax: 2129638845 Deputy Secretary-General Pages: 1+2 Subject: Forward transmission Dear Mr Malloch Brown Please find attached a copy of a letter regarding the European Development Days addressed to you from Mr Louis Michel, Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid. The original letter will be sent by mail. Fernando M. Valenzuela 222 East 41s* Street, 20ft Floor, New York, New York 10017 Telephone: 212 401 0113 Fax: 212 758 2718