OCTOBER 2015 WORLD CONGRESS 2015 “BRIDGING THE WORLD” ISTANBUL TURKEY - NOVEMBER 18-22,2015
Message from Professor The Hon. Arnold Foote OJ. CD. JP President of the World Federation of Consuls
To The Consuls of the World, more about the many programs of the World Federation of Consuls, Special greetings to each and every developed by FICAC internationally. I would like to express our sincere one of you. thanks and appreciation to the We have much to contribute both Consular Corps of Turkey and to the The beautiful and historic city of through our examples of service Government and people of Turkey Istanbul, Turkey will be the venue and the trade that we can promote for all that they are doing to make the of FICAC’s 11th World Congress internationally. The FICAC World FICAC World Congress of Consuls of Consuls, and I want to take this Congress of Consuls 2015 will be 2015 the best ever. opportunity to extend to you, on an historic event and an opportunity behalf of the Board of Directors of that should not be missed. This will be a truly unforgettable the World Federation of Consuls, experience and we look forward to a cordial invitation to attend our I am certain that you will not only seeing you all in Istanbul, Turkey Congress scheduled for November benefit from our Congress, but also from 18th – 22nd November 2015. 18th – 22nd, 2015. enjoy the wonderful experience of a Best regards, warm and friendly Istanbul welcome Professor The Hon. Arnold Foote The World Congress of Consuls 2015 OJ, CD, JP, will provide an excellent opportunity and the genuine hospitality of the President – World Federation Turkish people. of Consuls to develop relationships, strengthen their support networks and learn On behalf of the Board of Directors 2 Lattiin AAmeericca & Caaribbbeaan Reggioonn - Januuaryy 200155
Historic FICAC Directors Meeting at the House of Lords London England, 3rd of November, 2015
Meeting with The Lord Lingfield in England at the House of Lords. In picture are from left; Mr. Guy Horridge, Chief Executive Officer of CVQO, Rt. Hon. The Lord Lingfield, Chairman of CVQO, and The Honourable Arnold Foote OJ, President of the World Federation of Consuls.
At the meeting held at the House of Lords on Federation of Consuls I would like to place on the kind invitation of Lord Lingfield, The Hon. record our sincere thanks and appreciation for this Arnold Foote, President of the World Federation invitation to have high tea with The Lord Lingfield of Consuls discussed in detail the work of the at the House of Lords on the 14th October 2014 Federation. Also present was Mr. Guy Horridge, and the courtesies extended to my wife Patricia Chief Executive Officer of CVQO and at that and myself. meeting Lord Lingfield congratulated the World Federation of Consuls on the excellent work The meeting at the House of Lords was most being done internationally and honoured FICAC enjoyable and informative. It was a great honour by offering to host a directors meeting of FICAC and privilege for my wife and I to meet with you at the House of Lords. there. The meeting was very enjoyable and most appreciated. Your kind tour of the House of Lords This was a great honour given to us by Lord Lingfield will never be forgotten and demonstrates your in and the date of November 3rd 2015 was set. depth knowledge of one of the most significant buildings in the world. President Arnold Foote then said on behalf of the directors and the members of the World Thank you very much Lord Lingfield.
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Message from Hon. Aykut Eken, Secretary General and Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee, FICAC WCC 2015
Finding mechanisms to global practices to influence improve dialogue, economic their constituencies for the opportunity, global equity, betterment of mankind. and human rights is only a first step towards assuring a better Thanks to the leadership of future for the world’s seven our president, The Honorable billion people. Improving Dr. Arnold Foote FICAC and better disseminating has not only increased knowledge to cope with our significantly the number current global challenges of its members, but has are necessary concomitants also organized successful for dealing with key issues Regional Conferences and such as poverty, growth, events on all the continents. unemployment, health, As we move forward, it is education, social protection, incumbent upon us to focus human and women’s rights, on impact. climate change, immigration,
FICAC Secretary General Hon. Aykut Eken, and peace. I hope the 11th World Co-Chairman Congress of Consuls will be We, Honorary Consuls can a success and a step forward contribute to building global in promoting FICACs impact Dear Honorable Colleagues, solidarity and prosperity by on fostering global social and working for the achievement economic cooperation and The Government of Turkey and I are of friendship and more equal development. delighted that the 11th FICAC World rights, by fighting against Congress of Consuls will take place racism and polarization, by WELCOME TO ISTANBUL! on November 18-22, 2015, in Istanbul, using our influence to assist WELCOME TO TURKEY! the international community Turkey. Istanbul, located on two Aykut Eken continents, is the country’s economic, in its efforts to promote higher levels of global peace, Honorary Consul General cultural and historical center and is a of Jamaica unique crossroads between east and stability, and equality. west. Secretary General & FICAC performs a key role Treasurer of FICAC The theme of our conference in promoting international Co-chairman of the Organizing “BRIDGING THE WORLD” cooperation by fostering Committee in Istanbul appropriately reflects the globalmutual understanding though imperative to overcome the the organization of meetings unprecedented political, social and and events that provide economic challenges that all countries Consuls from all around the in the world, now face. world with the knowledge and
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Message from Hon. Omer KAPLAN, President of the honorary Consuls Association of Turkey & Co Chairman of FICAC WCC
Dear FICAC Members,
The 9th FICAC World Congress of Consuls that we carried out in Izmir left glorious memories in our minds and this year, we are glad that it will be held in one of the most beautiful cities of the world, in Istanbul, 18-22 November, 2015.
On the occasion of this event, I really want to thank all the FICAC administration staff and members, and especially our association administrative body member, Mr. Aykut Eken, who introduced and made us to love the FICAC.
We will be really happy to host you in such a nice city and we hope you will enjoy.
By the way I’m impatiently looking forward to Ömer KAPLAN messages about “World Peace”. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Izmir Sincerely yours, Honorary Consul President of Honorary Consuls Association Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee in Ömer KAPLAN Istanbul The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Izmir Honorary Consul
President of Honorary Consuls Association Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee in Istanbul
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FICAC 11TH WORLD CONGRESS OF CONSULS November 18-22, 2015 Istanbul - Turkey
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 - WEDNESDAY BNQNtNight Free Congress registration at secretariat desk during all the day (Hilton Bosphorus)
NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - THURSDAY BNQNtNight Free Congress registration at secretariat desk during all the day (Hilton Bosphorus)
10:00am - 5:00pm Pre-Congress Istanbul City tour - hosted by the Organizing Committee.
Visit of Istanbul highlights; Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, The Basilica Cistern, Church St. Sauveur in Chora ( Kariye Museum)
2:00pm - 5:00pm FICAC Executive Committee Meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm Official Welcome Party - hosted by the Consular Corps of Turkey Venue: Rahmi M. Koç Museum Dress Code: Formal
NOVEMBER 20, 2015 - FRIDAY 8:00am - 6:00pm Congress registration at secretariat desk (Hilton Bosphorus) 9:45am - 10:00am Opening ceremony of the congress A mini performance by the Borusan Children’s Choir Choir’s Master; Gülsen Yavuzkal 10:00am - 10:10am Speech of President of Honorary Consuls Association in Turkey Honorable Omer Kaplan 10:10am - 10:20am Speech of Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee in Istanbul Honorable Aykut Eken 10:20am - 10:35am Speech of President of the World Federation of Consuls Honorable Dr. Arnold Foote 10:35am - 11:20am Speeches of the Government Authorities
11:20am - 11:35am Coffee break 1ST SESSION 11:35am - 12:05pm Speech of H.E. Herman Achille Van Rompuy - First President of the European Council - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Budget
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(1993 -1999), member of the Chamber of Representatives (1999-2008) Minister of State (2004), Chairman of the Chamber of Representatives (2007-2008) and Prime Minister of Belgium (2008-2009). - tbc 12:05pm - 12:35am Speech of H.R.H Princess Margarita of Romania - President of Red Cross 12:35pm - 2:00pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker
2ND SESSION 2:00am - 2:30pm Speech of Princess Nisreen El-Hashemite, BSc MSc MD PhD Executive Director, Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) 2:30pm - 3:00pm Speech of H.E. Mrs. Marie Christine Marghem, Minister of Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development for the Kingdom of Belgium 3:00pm - 3:30pm Speech of Ms. Cristina Gallach, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information (UN / NY) -tbc
3:30pm - 3:45 pm Coffee break
3RD SESSION 3:45 pm - 4:15pm Speech of Mr. Trevor Michael Rajah Chief /Terrorism Prevention Branch - Division for Treaty Affairs / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 4:15pm - 4:45pm Speech of Prof. Dr. Gowher Rizvi Special Representative and International Relation Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 4:45pm - 5:15pm Speech of H.E. Dr. Len Ishmael Ambassador of Eastern Caribbean States - St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Dominica- to Kingdom of Belgium and Europe. 5:15pm - 5:30pm Family photo 7:00pm - 11:00pm Dinner on boat navigating on the Bosphorus
NOVEMBER 21, 2015 - SATURDAY 09:30am - 11:30am General Assembly: Reports from the President, the Secretary General and the Treasurer 11:30am - 11:50am Coffee break 11:50am - 12:45pm Questions debate about the presented reports and approval of the books 12:45am - 2:00pm Lunch 2:15pm - 3:30pm General Election of the new FICAC Executive Committee 2015 - 2018 3:30pm - 3:50pm Coffee break 3:50pm - 5:00pm Presentation of the new FICAC Executive Committee 2015 - 2018 Presentation by the countries candidates to host the 12th World Congress of Consuls and General Assembly in 2018. General Assembly Closing Ceremony, family photo and end of the activities.
7:30pm - 11:00pm Gala Dinner in a wonderful venue at Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah Dress Code: Black tie
NOVEMBER 22, 2015 SUNDAY Departure or Post-Tours
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FICAC 11TH WORLD CONGRESS OF CONSULS November 18-22, 2015 Istanbul - Turkey
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 - WEDNESDAY BNQNtNight Free Congress registration at secretariat desk during all the day (Hilton Bosphorus)
NOVEMBER 19, 2015 - THURSDAY 10:00am - 06:00pm Congress registration at secretariat desk during all the day (Hilton Bosphorus) 10:00am - 5:00pm Pre-Congress Istanbul City tour - hosted by Organizing Committee. Visit of Istanbul highlights; Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, The Basilica Cistern, Church St. Sauveur in Chora ( Kariye Museum) 2:00pm - 5:00pm FICAC Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Official Welcome Party - hosted by the Consular Corps of Turkey Venue : Rahmi M. Koç Museum Dress Code: Formal
NOVEMBER 20, 2015 - FRIDAY 8:00am - 6:00pm Congress registration at secretariat desk (Hilton Bosphorus)
9:45am - 10:00am Opening ceremony of the congress A mini performance by the Borusan Children’s Choir Choir’s Master; Gülsen Yavuzkal
10:00am - 10:10am Speech of President of Honorary Consuls Association in Turkey Honorable Omer Kaplan
10:10am - 10:20am Speech of Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee in Istanbul Honorable Aykut Eken
10:20am - 10:35am Speech of President of the World Federation of Consuls Honorable Dr. Arnold Foote
10:35am - 11:20am Speeches of the Government Authorities
11:20am - 11:35am Coffee break
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11:20am - 12:45am Visit Dolmabahçe Palace Dolmabahce Palace built in 19th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there. After the foundation of the Turkish Republic in Ankara, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk transferred all government functions to the youthful capital but on his visits to Istanbul Ataturk occupied only a small room at Dolmabahce Palace as his own. He stayed, welcomed his foreign guests and made a practical center for national, historical and language congress and for international conferences. 1:00pm - 2:15pm Lunch at Bahcesehir University Campus, panoramic view of the Bosphorus 3:00pm - 4:00pm Visit Sabancı University’s Sakıp Sabancı Museum
SSM Sabancı University’s Sakıp Sabancı Museum is located in Emirgan, at one of Istanbul’s oldest settlements on the Bosphorus. Prince Mehmed Ali Hasan of the Hidiv family of Egypt commissioned the Italian architect Edouard De Nari to build the villa, now the museum’s main building. After the mansion was purchased in 1951 by Sabancı family, it came to be known as “The Mansion with the Horse” Sakıp Sabancı’s rich collection of calligraphy and paintings. In 1998, together with its collection and furnishings, the mansion was bequeathed to Sabancı University by the Sabancı family to be transformed into a museum. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tea party and return to the hotel 7:00pm - 11:00pm Dinner on boat navigating on the Bosphorus
NOVEMBER 21, 2015 - SATURDAY 9:30am - 12:15am Departure to visit most famous “Grand Bazaar” (Kapalı Çarsı) The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarsı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like. The complex houses two mosques, four fountains, two hamams, and several cafés and restaurants. In the centre is the high domed hall of the Cevahir Bedesten, where the most valuable items and antiques were to be found in the past, and still are today, including furniture, copperware, amber prayer beads, inlaid weapons, icons, mother-of-pearl mirrors, water pipes, watches and clocks, candlesticks, old coins, and silver and gold jewellery set with coral and turquoise. A leisurely afternoon spent exploring the bazaar, sitting in one of the cafés and watching the crowds pass by, and bargaining for purchases is one of the best ways to recapture the romantic atmosphere of old Istanbul.
12:30am - 1:00pm Visit of Armaggan, the most luxury and well-known shop for Turkish articles and clothes.
1:15pm - 2:30pm Lunch at the Nar Restaurant 3:00pm - 5:30pm Visit Mall Istinye Park or Zorlu Mall and return to the hotel
7:30pm - 11:00pm Gala Dinner in a wonderful venue at Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah Dress Code: Black tie
NOVEMBER 22, 2015 SUNDAY Departure or Post-Tours
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Guest Speakers
Romania for the first time in Awards and on January 20th January 1990 to devote herself 2007, she received the award for to the plight of its people. Since “Woman of the Year for Social then, the Crown Princess has Responsibility and Involvement.” been involved in a series of public, Crown Princess Margareta was international and official events. granted Honorary Doctorates by In 1990, together with HM King the University in Pitesti (Romania) Michael, she founded the Princess and the University of Agriculture in Margareta of Romania Foundation Timisoara (Romania). to help and support members of community in greatest need. The Crown Princess Margareta is charity and its work has been her President of the Romanian Red prime focus. In October 2000, Cross; President of “Association Princess Margareta was honoured for Sustainable Development with a Congressional Certificate of Savarsin”; President of the of Recognition for her invaluable “Royal Foundation of Hospitality service and support to the children Management”; Honorary President HRH Crown Princess Margareta of of Romania. of the “Romanian Athletic Romania Foundation”. Together with her HRH The Princess Margareta of husband, Princess Margarita is Crown Princess Margareta is the eldest Romania holds the Grand Cross Patron of the National Competition daughter of Their Majesties King Michael I of the Order of Carol I of Romania “Queen Marie’s Fairy tales” and and Queen Anne of Romania. She was born (1996), the Grand Cross of the Order of the “Europafest International in Lausanne, Switzerland on 26th March of the Crown of Romania (2011), the Music Festival”, organized by 1949 and was educated in Italy, England, French Legion d’Honneur (2009), the Jeunesse Musicales Romania. Scotland and Geneva, where she completed Dame Grand Cross of the Sovereign She is the Patron of “George the French Baccalaureate at a French High Order of Malta (2003) and the Grand Enescu Society” in London, of School. The Princess is married to HRH Cross of the Royal Order of Saint “Built Heritage Conservation Prince Radu of Romania. Isabel in Portugal (2012). Training Centre Banffy Castle” (Romania), of “Transylvania Fest” In 1974, she graduated from Edinburgh Since June 2001, Princess (Romania), of “Rosia Montana” University with a Master of Arts (MA) Honours Margareta and Prince Radu have Cultural Foundation, of “Mark degree in Sociology, Political Science lived in the Elisabeth Palace Twain Theatre Festival for Children and Public International Law. Following in Bucharest and the Royal and Teenagers” (Bucharest), of university, Princess Margareta worked for a Estate of Savarsin, Transylvania. “Sighisoara Medieval Festival”, of number of British universities, specialising in Together, they undertake public “We plant good deeds in Romania” medical and public health policy. From 1977 engagements in Romania and Association (Kangaroo Contest), to the late eighties, she joined the United abroad and are devoted to the “Calea Victoriei” Festival, The Nations System, where she focused on reconciliation and modernization Duke of Edinburgh’s International developing health policy recommendations of the country. Award, Bulandra Theatre “Night and preventive policy projects. She worked Laboratory”. at WHO, UNFPA, FAO and the IFAD. In 2006, the Crown Princess received Best Individual Since June 2005, a Secondary With the demise of the communist regime Achievement Award at the School in Bucharest is named after in 1989, Princess Margareta travelled to Corporate Social Responsibility her.
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literature, and humanitarian r "$P'PVOEFSPG$VMUVSF affairs: for Peace Program.
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He has held a number of other editor of Contemporary South positions in academic, nonprofit Asia. and international organizations including: Representative of the Three themes run through all his Ford Foundation for South Asia endeavors: a concern for social in Delhi & New York; Director, justice, a keen interest in institution Asia Society New York; Fellow building and a deep commitment and Professor of International to quality higher education. In Relations, Nuffield College,the last two decade he has been Oxford; Pro-Director & Beit Fellow involved in the setting up of a in Commonwealth Studies, large number of new foundations, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford; institutions and capacity-building Senior Lecturer, University of programs. As the Representative Warwick; Regional Director for of the Ford Foundation in Delhi, he Asia Pacific at Oxford Analytica; explicitly shifted the focus of the Lecturer in History, Balliol College, Foundation toward the historically Oxford; and special Assistant to disadvantaged sections of the the UN High Commissioner for society namely women, the tribal Afghanistan. population and the Dalits--the Professor Gowher Rizvi Hon Prime so-called untouchables. Many Minister’s International Affairs He has both taught and written of the new institutions set up by Advisor (with rank and status of on a range of subjects and has the Foundation were aimed at the Cabinet Minister) Government considerable hands-on experience empowerment of these groups. of the People’s Republic of in institutional management, As a teacher and educationist Bangladesh international development he has deep interest in quality and conflict resolution. Hiseducation and research. publications include: The State Professor Gowher Rizvi is Advisor to of Access. Success and Failure Gowher Rizvi was born in the Prime Minister for International of Democracies to Create Kishoreganj, Bangladesh. He Affairs and Special Representative Equal Opportunities (Brookings obtained a ‘double first’ in since April 2009. In a career nearly three Institution Press, Washington BA Honors and MA from the decades, and spanning four continents, DC, 2008) [co-edited with Jorrit University of Dhaka before going Professor Rizvi has combined de Jong.]; Beyond Boundaries to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, academic appointments with positions (Toronto, 1997) South Asia in a where he obtained his D.Phil. in international organizations, not-for- Changing International Order He is married to Agnese Barolo, profit institutions and the media. Prior to (New Delhi,1993); South Asian a native of Piedmont, Italy. They moving to Dhaka Rizvi held the offices Insecurity and the Great Powers have one daughter, Maya, who of the Vice Provost for International (London,1986); Bangladesh: is a post-graduate student at Programs & Professor of Global the Struggle for the Restoration Oxford; and they live in Dhaka. Affairs at the University of Virginia. of Democracy (London,1986); He and his family are vegetarian Earlier he was the director of the Ash Perspectives on Imperialism and and volunteer for animal welfare Institute for Democratic Governance Decolonization (London,1984); organizations. & Innovation at the John F. School and Lord Linlithgow and India of Government, Harvard University. (London,1978). He is the founder-
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Dr. Ishmael was born in St. Lucia, Commission for Latin America and lived in Germany as a child, the Caribbean (UN ECLAC) Regional returning to St. Lucia for her high Headquarters for the Caribbean. Dr. school education, leaving again for Ishmael provided overall leadership University and the start of a career to the Organization servicing that would take her around the world. 23 countries in Central and Dr. Ishmael graduated from the South America and in the insular University of the West Indies, Mona, Caribbean. Before joining ECLAC Dr Jamaica in 1974 with a Bachelor of Ishmael was the Executive Director Arts Degree (Honors), Economics of Leadership for Environment and and Geography, and went on to Development (LEAD) International, attend University in New York City, an International Organization achieving a Masters Degree in founded in 1991, in New York City Urban Planning in 1978. In May by the Rockefeller Foundation to 1988 she was conferred a Doctoral pursue changes in development Degree from the University of policies and attitudes worldwide, in Pennsylvania, (PENN) Philadelphia pursuit of sustainable development in Development Economics & at the global level. Her work took Planning. She was awarded the her to Africa, South and Central Order of Merit of the Kingdom of America, Mexico, the Soviet Union, Biodata Spain in March 2010 in recognition China, Japan, Thailand and Africa. Dr. Len Ishmael of her work in deepening ties between the Organization of Eastern Prior to this Dr. Ishmael worked as Caribbean States (OECS) and the an Urban Planner for the City of New Kingdom of Spain. She was also York. She was also the Principal of the Recipient of the Medal of Merit the international consultancy firm: of the Commonwealth of Puerto Development Planning Services, Rico in May 2005 in recognition providing services and policy advice of her work in deepening relations to Governments and multilateral between the Commonwealth of organizations in various parts of the Puerto Rico and the OECS counties. world. She lectured at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, In February 2014, Dr. Ishmael was Barbados and has published widely appointed Ambassador of the on Sustainable Development issues Eastern Caribbean States Missions and has undertaken numerous to the Kingdom of Belgium and engagements as a speaker on the the European Union. In that challenges facing the development capacity she represents the Eastern of Small island Developing States Caribbean countries of St Vincent & in multilateral and geopolitical Think the Grenadines, St Lucia, Dominica Tank forums around the world. and St Kitts & Nevis. From May 2003 – December 2013, Dr. Ishmael was Dr. Ishmael is the mother of two the Director General of the OECS - adult sons. an intergovernmental, international organization established by Treaty in 1981 comprising nine Member States. Under her leadership the OECS drafted and ratified a new Treaty on June 18, 2010 to establish the OECS Economic Union and associated new institutions. From August 1997 to May 2003, Dr Ishmael was the Director of the United Nations Economic
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Mr. Trevor Michael Rajah is heading Resolutions on terrorism. At CTED, the Terrorism Prevention Branch of Mr. Rajah also previously held the the United Nations Office on Drugs post of Senior Legal Officer and and Crime (UNODC) as of June Coordinator of the Legal and Law 2014. Enforcement Working Group. He represented CTED in numerous Prior to joining UNODC, Mr. Rajah international fora. Before working was the Executive Head of the at the United Nations, Mr. Rajah United Nations Compensation was a divisional legal manager in Commission (UNCC) based in the financial services industry. He Geneva. The Commission is a has also practiced law in Canada subsidiary body of the Security and Zimbabwe. Council and established by the Security Council in 1991 to process Mr. Rajah holds a Bachelor of claims and pay compensation for Laws (LLB) from the University losses resulting from Iraq’s invasion of Zimbabwe and a Masters in and occupation of Kuwait. Mr. Rajah Law (LLM) from the University of Trevor Michael Rajah previously worked for the UNCC London, where he was a Foreign (1998-2002) on the construction and Commonwealth Scholar. Mr. and engineering claims. Rajah is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales; as a barrister Before rejoining the UNCC as and solicitor in Ontario, Canada; Executive Head, Mr. Rajah was and as an attorney in Zimbabwe. He a Chief of Section for the New is also a Member of the Chartered York-based United Nations Institute of Arbitrators, UK. He Counter-Terrorism Committee co-editied a book, “Designing Executive Directorate (CTED)- Compensation After Upheaval: another subsidiary body of the Insights from the Experience of Security Council. CTED assists the United Nations Compensation in the monitoring of States’ Commission” published by Oxford compliance with Security Council University Press.
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Irving Fourcand is the Director of the has provided strong collaborative International Affairs and Protocol efforts and support to all other Division at Miami International nations of the Americas who have Airport, where he oversees programs held the subsequent summits. He to serve the needs of traveling was also responsible for the creation diplomats and other dignitaries. of the International Sister Airport MIA’s Protocol Division serves as Program for Miami Dade Aviation departmental liaison for the Consular Department Corps of Miami, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Department of Mr. Fourcand’s current State, the Florida State Department, responsibilities encompass the the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Southern formulation of agenda for international Command, and the White House aviation visitors at MIA. Mr. Fourcand. Protocol office, among many others. He represents MDAD on several task This office holds the distinction of forces and committees, such as the being the first and only protocol and Sister Cities International program, diplomatic liaison office operating at whose objectives and goals are to Irving Fourcand any airport in the nation, including promote stronger collaboration and Washington, D.C. The office performs goodwill between our community an average of 7,000 diplomatic and our foreign trade partners, movements per year including the and to develop trade and cultural arrivals and departures of hundreds opportunities between Miami-Dade of presidential delegations. County and other nations.
In 1993, Mr. Fourcand was appointed Mr. Fourcand earned a Bachelor Aviation Coordinator for the first of Science degree in Architecture Summit of the Americas, held in from Florida International University Miami in December 1994. He was in 1981. He also obtained a responsible for the coordination of all Baccalaureate degree in International details and logistics pertaining to the Studies from the Ecole Blaise Pascal arrival, reception and departures of in Paris, France. On December 5, 34 heads of state from the Americas. 2014, Mr. Fourcand was named The success of this event brought Knight of the National Order of Merritt forth the creation of a number of of France by Mr. Francois Hollande, international business initiatives, President of the French Republic. such as the Free Trade Area of the He speaks and writes with fluency Americas (FTAA) and other major in French, English, Spanish, Haitian world events. Since then, his office Creole and Italian.
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Congratulations
Seen above, Professor Arne Veidung of Bergen Norway congratulates Arnold Foote after the Russian New University (RosNOU), Moscow conferred upon him the title of Honorary Professor with all rights and privileges thereunto appertaining. In witness thereof this diploma duly signed has been issued and the seal of the University affixed.
Approved by the Academic Council, Given this first day of September twenty fifteen. Signed by Rector of RosNOU, Mr. Vladimir A. Zernov
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