12 novembre 2012 - Discours d'ouverture WCC Monaco 2012 |
Today,
Your Excellencies, Honorable Consuls, Ladies and Gentleman,
This congress, have gathered more than 200 official delegates, representing more than 90 countries from across the 4 corners of the globe. Such rich and mature attendance testifies the importance of the consular function and consolidates a new form of collaboration within the continuously growing role of the FICAC.
The presence this morning of his Excellency the Prime Minister Mr. Michel Roger, as well as numerous eminent officials, demonstrates the Principality’s strong and unconditional commitment towards the consular function and more precisely towards the many participating representatives of friendly countries here today. This moment is my opportunity to personally thank the FICAC and its vibrant President, Mr. Arnold Foote, as well as FICAC’s executive committee members, for this choice and the faith they have shown us by entrusting the ACHM with the challenging task of planning and holding this long-awaited event in the Principality of Monaco. Please know that this task was made possible by the priceless assistance of the Monegasque government and the unequaled availability and extraordinary support of its administration and institutions. But also through the unrelenting work of the ACHM organizing committee, which was specifically formed for the occasion and Presided by my friend Panayotis Touliatos whom was closely accompanied directly on the terrain by the honorable Sylvain Cohen, Rodolphe Berlin and the persistent and determined coordinator-of-all Colonel Thierry Jouan. Standing here before this impressive assembly of officials and honorable consuls, I note, with satisfaction and pride, the magnitude of the task and efforts that has been carried out by all concerned parties towards the success of this Congress. To all these authorities, entities, individuals, sponsors and all the delegates, many of whom traveled great distance to be here, I would like to express my deepest gratitude and warmest appreciation.
• Euro crisis, • the Arabs spring, • the economic crisis, • the nuclear proliferation, • the global warming, • the fiscal policies changes, • the human rights implementation, • the protection of the environment, • the world’s peace, • the famine and poverty situation, and many other fundamental topics are in the heart of the 21st century future. It is for this reason, we have wisely selected three very pressing topical themes; “Peace”, “economic crisis” and “Biodiversity” shall pave the way to an excellent presentations and dialogue during this FICAC 10th World Congress in Monaco.
I seek this opportunity to thank our 5 renowned speakers, who, despite their very busy schedule, kindly accepted to come and share with us their wisdom and vision on such three vital topics. Gentlemen, we are delighted to have you with us.
I would like to conclude by wishing this congress tremendous success, enjoyable stay to all the participants and their companion in the principality of Monaco and, most importantly, a lively and rewarding dialogue which ultimately shall all converge towards a shared objective, that of a reconciled and peaceful world, one in which MAN lives in harmony with his environment and neighbor.
Thank you for your kind attention! |