10th DOHA FORUM 2010
Date : 31st May - 2 June
Venue : The Ritz Carlton Hotel
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Monday opened the Doha Forum 2010 and the Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The opening ceremony was attended by President Tarja Halonen of Finland, President Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia, wife of the Jordanian Monarch Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Zanzibar President Amani Karume and Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai of Hungary.
The Doha Forum is a framework for dialogue, through which the participants discussed various issues inspired from the region s current situations at all levels.
HE Al Rumaihi reviewed the major themes discussed during sessions and workshops, where a number of experts, academics, researchers and civil society activists took part.
Resolving the current issues and challenges the region is facing, requires the implementation of politico-economic reforms as well as the adoption of a "real comprehensive development policy, where economic and political reforms go side by side", he said.
The region is in process of democratic reform which should bring about a sort of balance between political and security axes, HE the Assistant Foreign Minister for Follow up Affairs explained.
At the international level, reforms are as well required for international institutions among which the UN Security Council, noting that the State of Qatar is hosting on May workshop on UNCS reform.
The participants called upon the region s governments to put into practice a system to combat corruption and bodies in charge of restituting public money and assets.
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HH the Emir Opens Doha Forum 2010 & Enriching Future Economy Conference
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Monday opened the Doha Forum 2010 and the Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The opening ceremony was attended by President Tarja Halonen of Finland, President Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia, wife of the Jordanian Monarch Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Zanzibar President Amani Karume and Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai of Hungary.
It was also attended by HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, besides a number of their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, the Advisory Council Speaker, heads of the diplomatic Missions accredited to the states and several guests. Addressing the opening session of the 10th session of the Doha Forum, HH the Emir Sheikh said: Our meeting is being held this year at very difficult circumstances because of the economic and financial turmoil encountered by the world that deserves to be studied and examined, and which makes it difficult for any conference or forum to reach a conclusive view or declare a decision on issues that might be definitive or detailed. We all are required to follow up what is going on at the sites of international decision- making, world production and globalized markets, with utmost seriousness and keenness, because we are facing a moment of a major change that the world stability, security and safety necessitate. There is a contradiction, we have now reached an unprecedented degree of scientific and technological advance in terms of availability of commodities, services and funds, and that gives us reasons to be assured about the future. But on the other hand, we see throughout both the developed and developing world what stirs our serious concern as a result of the violent disturbances we witnessed, as we have an advanced world whose communities are vulnerable to apprehension regarding their social security and the legitimate aspirations of their people. Over the past decades, these developed worlds imagined that the ears of war, which they had borne the brunt of their woes, ended and that they could now afford to live in a sustained and guaranteed prosperity free from recession and unemployment. In the meantime, the developing countries that had accomplished some sort of national independence were looking forward to a future they perceive ahead of them after securing what was achieved by those who were forerunners for advancement. They thought that they could afford to rely on their own resources and on the support of those advanced through synergic, capable and competent international authorities and organizations to assist them in keeping pace with securing their move towards the future. But the current situation in the world as we see it is confronting all of us with a critical contradiction, where neither the ground for reassurance is available and standing on the part of the advanced, nor the ground for hope is certain and guaranteed on the part of growth seekers. That will set the world intellectuals and decision-makers vis-a-vis a very complex challenge. We neither face a devastating global danger, nor a reassuring situation of global stability, and in our opinion what we see before us either in the field of politics or in economy and finance has basic implications that mean if the major realities about the causes of progress are noticeable, and if the political and economic fluctuations – in the money markets and political practices – are in trouble, that means the disorderliness in this contradiction between the real which entails reassurance, and the actual which causes concern, is in the systems and not in the basics, in management and not in the potentials. In conclusion and accordingly what we anticipate from this forum are not resolutions on any of the issues, because that in our opinion is affected by the real liquidity situations which threaten the global economic solidity as well as the methods of political practice. In this forum you are encountered by an agenda full of important global, regional and local issues, but allow me to remind you that all the issues and problems that concern us are associated with the wider framework, and while we could not await on many problems until the clouds building up around us to dissipate, we see that the movement of this uniquely interdependent world in history can not find the most and best solutions without having stable atmospheres and systematic situations, where each of us could make sound planning on the basis of clear perceptions and rules according to which balanced calculations could be made. I wish you and the Forum all success. For his part, HE Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani has delivered a speech at the opening session of the forum in which he underlined that the forum has undertaken over the past ten years to open free , responsible and constructive dialogue and has adopted open discussion as a basis for action and achieving gains for all the participants and then let them free to offer whatever ideas and initiatives to be taken into consideration at the humanitarian level for the benefit of all . HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani made clear that the main topics of the forum are similar and interrelated in their relationship with the international and humanitarian affairs in each year since its inception , explaining meantime that this year''s topics had been chosen more extensively within the agenda of the forum, in coordination with the concerned partners of the research centers in the world. HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister indicated that the forum''s organizers have forumlated their concept on how best to develop the forum in its 11th edition next year while the forum is considering in its current edition the idea of culminating its current deliberations with a statement or a communique that could be a base to be build upon in its next sessions. ''''Democracy at the inner level is the sole means for realizing the social peace on the basis of justice, equity and equality , the matter which would lead us inevitably to provide for stability and thus rules and frames required for the development of communities for a better life in all areas will be available'''', said the Prime Minister And Foreign Minister in his speech before the forum. He further said that via such a channel, the responsible freedom would be availble to explore means of science and knowledge and what it involves of creativity and a peaceful settlement would prevail and under tensions and conflicts that plagued social relations noting that democracy is in itself a recognition of a predetermined acceptable legal framework governing the social relations. HE Sheikh Hamad bin jabor bin jassim Al Thani further that the other important fact is that the prevalence of such an approach in the governance of communities must in turn be reflected on relations between the different communities and thus those countries that are represented in their relations with each other. HE the prime minister and foreign minister stressed that whenever democracy be prevailed in international relations , the force of law would in turn prevail on the law of force as being the adequate approach for spreading peace , security and stability, which would accordingly lead to availability of means of humanitarian development in a manner of cooperation and solidarity to realise the common interest of humanity. Concluding his speech, HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani welcomed the dinstinguished guests and the participants attending the Forum who have the experience and views and contributions to offer to the forum.(END) Contribute a better translationand the each other and interrelative and feartures opened the Doha Forum 2010 and the Enriching the Middle East''s Economic Future Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. translationShow romanization Ways of science and knowledge and what it involves creativity and prevail in a peaceful settlement plagued by social relations, tensions and conflicts .. noting that democracy is in itself a recognition of the legal framework governing the predetermined acceptable social relations. Contribute a better translation
Inter-dependence key to global peace and stability, says Emir
The 10th Doha Forum and Enriching Future Economy Conference was opened in the presence of a host of heads of states, parliamentarians and representatives of international forums by HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani at Ritz-Carlton Hotel yesterday.
In his inaugural address, the Emir said the latest forum was taking place at a time when the whole world is encountering unprecedented financial challenges in the wake of an economic slowdown and hence no conference or forum would be able to deliver long-lasting solutions to any major issues.
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani with Jordan's Queen Rania, Finnish President Tarja Halonen, former Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski and President of Zanzibar Amani Abeid Karume at the Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future conference in Doha yesterday
"Each of us needs to follow seriously the deliberations taking place at similar international decision-making conferences as every country is faced with major issues having a bearing on the world security, safety and stability," the Emir said.
Even though the world has attained unprecedented levels of scientific and technological advances that ensure the fairly good availability of resources and finances, there are a host of turbulent issues that are giving sleepless nights to citizens of both developed and developing world, he said.
"We have an advanced world whose communities are vulnerable to apprehensions on their social security and legitimate aspirations of their people," he said.
Stressing that countries needed to depend on one another more than ever before, the Emir felt only such an interdependence could ensure peace and stability throughout the world.
Speaking earlier, HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani highlighted the necessity of rule of law taking precedence over the rule of might.
The Prime Minister said innovative thinking and social interaction give a feeling of security among people, both at the regional and international levels.
Later in the first session on "insights on security and global stability", CEO of the World Economic Forum Claus Schwab said it is high time the world realised the power equations were changing fast and one needs to look at China and India among others what their economies were contributing to the world economy.
"The world order is changing fast and in the wake of the economic slowdown, one needs to evaluate the crisis from the globalisation's point of view," said Schwab.
The economist said the world is heading towards a stage where there are no local, regional or international boundaries. "Each country is reliant on the other and every development in another country would certainly have a bearing on one's own country. The success of each nation depends on the work being carried out by those crisis managers who could provide long-term solutions to perils afflicting economies, said Schwab.
Speaking earlier, Macedonian President George Ivanov said security within one's country is as important as security in a whole region. The speaker said his country housed about 20 ethnic groups and good relations between each of them has contributed considerably to its development in recent years.
Terming Macedonia as "a model for future", Ivanov said the country enjoyed good relations with its neighbours and his people felt more peaceful and secure than what they used to be.
To a question from moderator David Foster on Greece, Ivanov said the country is suffering from paranoia and is ruining Macedonia's bid to join the European Union despite its good efforts to support debt-ridden Greece.
Speaking earlier, Finland's President Tarja Halonen felt issues arising out of climatic variations were as critical as economic challenges the world is encountering these days.
The Finnish president said the European nations were doing their best to give better living environs to their citizens.
The speaker felt the initiatives made by US President Barack Obama and Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev in recent months would help reduce arms race considerably in future. "Being an optimist, I have enough reasons to firmly believe in their promises and commitment to the world," she said.
Source: www.gulf-times.com
Qatar to Host Global Redesign Summit 2010
Doha will host the Global Redesign Summit 2010 under the aegis of the World Economic Forum, at the Doha Sheraton Hotel on May 30 and 31. Announcing this at a press conference on Wednesday at the Doha Sheraton Hotel, HE Foreign Minister's Assistant for Follow-up Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi said:
"The Summit will see the assembly of top experts and academia specializing in economics, finance, banking, institutional governance, international security, planning, climate, science and technology and other fields."
The global redesign initiative, under the patronage of the governments of Switzerland, Singapore, Tanzania and hosts Qatar, is a blue print for meeting the challenges of the 21st century and a collaborative effort of all stakeholders of the global society.
"The challenges of the 21st century, particularly under the new global conditions should be addressed through mutual co-operation; it is the collective responsibility of all nations, it is not the problem of one country," said HE Al Rumaihi.
Since the global financial crisis began, the World Economic forum has provided a platform through its Global Redesign Initiative for business, political and civil society leaders to examine the limitations in international co-operation and develop proposals to overcome these.
Many leaders from the academia, policy, business and non-governmental communities have contributed ideas and research papers as part of the Forum's Global Agenda Councils.
The Forum's Annual Meeting earlier this year in Davos reviewed these proposals; some were tested in Ideas Labs, others were debated in public meetings.
The global redesign calls for a review and reformulating strategies, plans and new initiatives jointly by all stake holders, governments, non-governmental groups and other nodal organisations, he added.
The August assembly in Doha will discuss and probe the proposals on more proactive global co-operation, current issues and look at how the international system be adapted to the new environment.
The conference will hear presentations on nine key themes prepared by various high profile rapporteurs on topics like 'Building Sustained Economic Growth', Strengthening the International Monetary and Financial System, Creating Employment, Eradicating Poverty and Improving Social Welfare, Health, Global Security, Ensuring Sustainability and Building Effective Institutions in an Empowered Society.
Replying to a question by Qatar News Agency (QNA) whether the summit would mull security issues, particularly the increasing incidence of piracy in the commercial sea lanes of the region, HE Al Rumaihi said, "Piracy is just one of the issues, there are 12 issues to be discussed on security. We will be discussing to find solutions from a global point of view.
"The conference will focus on finding lasting solutions and the way forward to achieve this is effective collaboration between various countries and nodal agencies," he added.
Concurrently with the two-day summit the Doha Forum - a conference to enrich the future of the Middle East, organised by the Permanent Committee for Organising Conferences, will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. (END)
source :- Qatar News Agency
Build a stable world order, says Emir
The Emir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani on Monday opened the Doha Forum 2010 and Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
HH the Emir set the tone for the proceedings by laying stress on building a stable economic and political world order that allows every nation equal opportunities to develop and prosper.
Addressing the opening session of the 10th session of the Forum, HH the Emir said: "Our meeting is being held this year amid difficult circumstances because of the economic and financial turmoil encountered by the world that deserves to be studied and examined, and which makes it difficult for any conference or forum to form a conclusive view or make definitive decisions on the issues.
We are all required to watch and follow what is going on at the seats of international decision-making, world production sites and globalised markets with utmost seriousness and keenness, because we are facing a moment of a major change that the world stability, security and safety necessitate.
There is a contradiction, though. We have now reached an unprecedented degree of scientific and technological advancement in terms of availability of commodities, services and funds that gives us reasons to be assured about the future.
But, on the other hand, we see throughout both the developed and the developing world issues and happenings that raise serious concerns mostly resulting from the violent disturbances we witness.
"In our advanced world, communities are vulnerable to apprehension regarding their social security and the legitimate aspirations of the people. Over the past decades, these developed worlds imagined that the years of war, of which they had borne the brunt, were behind them and that they could now afford to live in a sustained and guaranteed prosperity, free from recession and unemployment.
"In the meantime, the developing countries that had achieved some sort of national independence were looking forward to a future they perceive ahead of them after securing what was achieved by those who were the forerunners of advancement. They thought that they could afford to rely on their own resources and on the support of those advanced through synergic, capable and competent international authorities and organisations to assist them in keeping pace with securing their move towards the future.
But the current situation in the world as we see it is confronting all of us with a critical contradiction, where neither the ground for reassurance is available from the advanced nations, nor the ground for hope is certain and guaranteed for the growth seekers.
That will set before the world intellectuals and decision-makers a very complex challenge.
"We neither face a devastating global danger, nor a reassuring situation of global stability, and in our opinion what we see before us, whether in the field of politics or in economy and finance, has basic implications that mean that if the major realities about the causes of progress are noticeable, and if the political and economic fluctuations – in the money markets and political practices – are in trouble, that means the disorderliness in this contradiction between the real, which entails reassurance, and the actual, which causes concern, is in the systems and not in the basics, in the management, not in the potentials.
"To conclude, what we expect from this forum are not resolutions of any of the issues because that, in our opinion, is affected by the real liquidity situations which threaten the global economic solidity as well as the political practices.
In this forum, you are confronted by an agenda full of important global, regional and local issues, but allow me to remind you that all the issues and problems that concern us are associated with the wider framework, and while we cannot allow many of the problems to linger on until the clouds building up around us dissipate, we see that today's uniquely interdependent world cannot find the best solutions without a stable atmosphere and orderly situations, where each of us could make sound planning on the basis of clear perceptions and rules according to which balanced calculations could be made.
I wish you and the Forum all success." The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al Thani also delivered a speech at the opening session of the Forum in which he underlined the success of the Forum over the past ten years in opening a free, responsible and constructive dialogue among the participants leading to initiatives to be taken for the benefit of all.
The opening ceremony was attended by President Tarja Halonen of Finland, President Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia, wife of Jordan's King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, President of Zanzibar Amani Karume and Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai of Hungary.
It was also attended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah, besides a number of Sheikhs and ministers, the Advisory Council Speaker, heads of the diplomatic missions in Qatar and other dignitaries.
source :-www.qatar-tribune.com
HH the Emir Meets Macedonian President
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani met this evening at the Doha Sheraton Hotel, President Georgi Ivanov of the Republic Macedonia , who is currently visiting Doha to take part in the 10th Doha Forum, due to open here tomorrow, Monday.
Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation between the two countries and issues of common interest.
Ganira Pashayeva holds several meetings within the framework of the 10th Doha Forum
APA. Participating in the 10th Doha Forum held in Qatar, Ganira Pashayeva met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. Touching upon high-level relations between Azerbaijan and Qatar,
Emir said that he attached great importance to extension and development of the cooperation between the two countries. Qatar's Emir said that he had friendly relations with Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and that he estimated it highly.
Within the framework of the forum, MP met with the President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen. Views were exchanged on the issues on Azerbaijan-Finland relations, extension of the role of women in the society. During the meeting with Macedonian president Georgi Ivanov, he noted that, mutual support of Azerbaijan and Macedonia in the international arena is very important and necessary. MP informed the Macedonian president about Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
Moreover, Mp met with Jordan's Queen Rania, former president of Poland Aleksandr Kvasnevsky, Lebanon's Former President Amin Gemayel and former Minister of Economy of Syria.
source :-http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=123440
HH the Emir Opens Doha Forum 2010 & Enriching Future Economy Conference
Addressing the opening session of the 10th session of the Doha Forum, HH the Emir Sheikh said: Our meeting is being held this year at very difficult circumstances because of the economic and financial turmoil encountered by the world that deserves to be studied and examined,
and which makes it difficult for any conference or forum to reach a conclusive view or declare a decision on issues that might be definitive or detailed. We all are required to follow up what is going on at the sites of international decision- making, world production and globalized markets, with utmost seriousness and keenness, because we are facing a moment of a major change that the world stability, security and safety necessitate. There is a contradiction, we have now reached an unprecedented degree of scientific and technological advance in terms of availability of commodities, services and funds, and that gives us reasons to be assured about the future. But on the other hand, we see throughout both the developed and developing world what stirs our serious concern as a result of the violent disturbances we witnessed, as we have an advanced world whose communities are vulnerable to apprehension regarding their social security and the legitimate aspirations of their people. Over the past decades, these developed worlds imagined that the ears of war, which they had borne the brunt of their woes, ended and that they could now afford to live in a sustained and guaranteed prosperity free from recession and unemployment. In the meantime, the developing countries that had accomplished some sort of national independence were looking forward to a future they perceive ahead of them after securing what was achieved by those who were forerunners for advancement. They thought that they could afford to rely on their own resources and on the support of those advanced through synergic, capable and competent international authorities and organizations to assist them in keeping pace with securing their move towards the future. But the current situation in the world as we see it is confronting all of us with a critical contradiction, where neither the ground for reassurance is available and standing on the part of the advanced, nor the ground for hope is certain and guaranteed on the part of growth seekers. That will set the world intellectuals and decision-makers vis-a-vis a very complex challenge.
We neither face a devastating global danger, nor a reassuring situation of global stability, and in our opinion what we see before us either in the field of politics or in economy and finance has basic implications that mean if the major realities about the causes of progress are noticeable, and if the political and economic fluctuations – in the money markets and political practices – are in trouble, that means the disorderliness in this contradiction between the real which entails reassurance, and the actual which causes concern, is in the systems and not in the basics, in management and not in the potentials. In conclusion and accordingly what we anticipate from this forum are not resolutions on any of the issues, because that in our opinion is affected by the real liquidity situations which threaten the global economic solidity as well as the methods of political practice. In this forum you are encountered by an agenda full of important global, regional and local issues, but allow me to remind you that all the issues and problems that concern us are associated with the wider framework, and while we could not await on many problems until the clouds building up around us to dissipate, we see that the movement of this uniquely interdependent world in history can not find the most and best solutions without having stable atmospheres and systematic situations, where each of us could make sound planning on the basis of clear perceptions and rules according to which balanced calculations could be made. I wish you and the Forum all success.
Attn. QNA subscribers , Pls. consider QNA item No.0040 Lo TRA 2/ General/ Qatar/ /H.H. the Emir and slugged /HH the Emir Opens Doha Forum 2010 & Enriching Future Economy Conference /2/ as /MORE/ and take the following item to be the last one. For his part, HE Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani has delivered a speech at the opening session of the forum in which he underlined that the forum has undertaken over the past ten years to open free , responsible and constructive dialogue and has adopted open discussion as a basis for action and achieving gains for all the participants and then let them free to offer whatever ideas and initiatives to be taken into consideration at the humanitarian level for the benefit of all . HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani made clear that the main topics of the forum are similar and interrelated in their relationship with the international and humanitarian affairs in each year since its inception , explaining meantime that this year''s topics had been chosen more extensively within the agenda of the forum, in coordination with the concerned partners of the research centers in the world. HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister indicated that the forum''s organizers have forumlated their concept on how best to develop the forum in its 11th edition next year while the forum is considering in its current edition the idea of culminating its current deliberations with a statement or a communique that could be a base to be build upon in its next sessions. ''''Democracy at the inner level is the sole means for realizing the social peace on the basis of justice, equity and equality , the matter which would lead us inevitably to provide for stability and thus rules and frames required for the development of communities for a better life in all areas will be available'''', said the Prime Minister And Foreign Minister in his speech before the forum. He further said that via such a channel, the responsible freedom would be availble to explore means of science and knowledge and what it involves of creativity and a peaceful settlement would prevail and under tensions and conflicts that plagued social relations noting that democracy is in itself a recognition of a predetermined acceptable legal framework governing the social relations. HE Sheikh Hamad bin jabor bin jassim Al Thani further that the other important fact is that the prevalence of such an approach in the governance of communities must in turn be reflected on relations between the different communities and thus those countries that are represented in their relations with each other. HE the prime minister and foreign minister stressed that whenever democracy be prevailed in international relations , the force of law would in turn prevail on the law of force as being the adequate approach for spreading peace , security and stability, which would accordingly lead to availability of means of humanitarian development in a manner of cooperation and solidarity to realise the common interest of humanity. Concluding his speech, HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani welcomed the dinstinguished guests and the participants attending the Forum who have the experience and views and contributions to offer to the forum.(END) Contribute a better translationand the each other and interrelative and feartures opened the Doha Forum 2010 and the Enriching the Middle East''s Economic Future Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
translationShow romanization Ways of science and knowledge and what it involves creativity and prevail in a peaceful settlement plagued by social relations, tensions and conflicts .. noting that democracy is in itself a recognition of the legal framework governing the predetermined acceptable social relations. Contribute a better translation
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Development Global Development Project
The Doha Forum 2010 and the Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future Conference, which was opened yesterday, continued its session Tuesday at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and held its first morning session, entitled "Development and Global Development Project."
The session was addressed by the 64th President of the UN General Assembly Dr. Ali Abdel Salam Al Triki, the former President of Poland Alexander Kwasniewski, European Parliament Vice President Rodi Krasta, Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres''Former French Minister'', and Member of the Canadian Parliament Paul Dewar and the Third Vice-President of the Spanish Government Manuel Chavez Gonzales.
Dr. Al Triki stressed the importance of achieving democracy and development and promoting the free trade globally.
He noted that there are more than a billion hungry people around the world and that more than two billion are deprived of the basic components of life, pointing out that more than five million people die in Africa each year from AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
Dr. Al Triki referred to the money spent on the wars in various countries in the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq, in addition to conflicts in various parts of the world, saying that there are 130,000 foreign troops in the African continent belonging to the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations, with more than $8billion spent on them annually.
He condemned the Israeli violations against the Palestinian people and made a reference to yesterday's Israeli attack on the Free Gaza Flotilla, calling it ''Piracy''.
Speakers at the session stressed the importance of the joint action to be launched at a global level to overcome the global financial crisis and promote the free trade agreements, achieve food security and handle climate change and poverty issues. Speakers at the session pointed to the challenges facing the development process, especially water and food, energy, migration and conflicts, which can be handled only through the international cooperation and partnerships.
They also pointed to the need to adopt new strategies to address global challenges through the cooperation between Europe, the Middle East and the GCC countries and try to find a common vision to contribute to the achievement of the development process globally.
They stressed the importance of promoting education to achieve development and keep pace with technological development as the human development is one of the major challenges that must be faced.
They pointed as well to the emergence of China and India as key economic players at the global level and to the problems of poverty in Asia. (END)
source :-QNA
Trade and Business Reform, Organization and Regulation
The Conference on Enriching the Middle East Economic Future discussed on Tuesday at Ritz Carlton a host of economic issues including the global economic crisis, the sovereign wealth funds role in encountering the crisis,
the role of major companies in the national economy and economic institutions, securing global trade routes and energy alternatives.
The session was chaired by Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Amwal.
Speakers at the session focused on the world's slow economic growth because of the financial crisis and expected a bigger role for the emerging economies in the near future.
They called for ending protectionist policies, introducing radical financial and economic reforms and for encouraging the private sector and the small and medium industries.
The speakers also called for facing the current economic challenges encountering the world including climate changes and urged for economic reforms.
They also underlined the need for diversification of investments of sovereign funds and for doubling investment in human resources.
Speaking to QNA, Sheikha Hanadi said that the speakers dwelt on crucial issues including the current world economic situation. They gave an overview that Included a variety of economic conditions in Europe, America and the Middle East, she added.
source :- QNA
Rodi Kratsa to attend 10th Doha Forum
The vice president of the European Parliament, Rodi Krasta, will attend the international conference "Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade" in Doha on Monday.
The Doha Forum is an annual international conference that takes place under the auspices of the Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani since 2003. Key themes of this year's conference are: investments in post-economic crisis era, international trade, migration, development, education, research and international safety.
Ali Abdusalam Al-Treiki, president of the UN General Assembly, together with the prime ministers of Canada and Hungary will also participate. Included in the program are prominent political figures, representatives of the business and education community of Qatar, of the United States, of Asian and Latin-American countries as well as of European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France.
The list of participants also includes significant representations of major international governmental and nongovernmental organizations as well as of the international press, i.e. the Arabic channel Al Jazeera and the US newspaper Washington Post.
Rodi Kratsa will focus on the possibilities of cooperation between the EU and the Gulf countries on issues of development, security and peace in the Mediterranean region. The European Parliament has been consistently developing bilateral relations with the Gulf countries in the framework of inter-parliamentary committees and official visits.
Kratsa will also meet with the Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani as well as with other ministers not only of Qatar but also of other Gulf countries in order to promote cooperation aimed at the completion of the free trade agreement between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council, "whose delay constitutes an obstacle to the closer economic and political cooperation between the two sides," added Kratsa.
source :-http://arabnews.com/middleeast/article58772.ece
Yemen to participate in 10th Doha Forum
Yemen is to participate in the activities of the 10th Doha Forum which will take place during 31 May – 2 June 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and focus on insights on development and global stability.
Heads of State, politicians and specialist experts and advisors will attend.
Upon departure, head of the Yemeni delegation to the forum, Minister for Sports and Youth, Hamoud Ubad, said the meeting will also discuss ways to boost the economic growth and investment in the Middle East, climate change, national identity, migration and its challenges, democracy and the role of civil society organizations in promoting democracy.
The forum stems from the care about promoting the democratic reform path in the region and represents a frame for dialogue to activate common cooperation to discuss basic issues related to human rights, women's empowerment and the rule of law and media freedom as well as drawing up future strategies for boosting international peace and security, he said.
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