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IIFWP at the United Nations International Meeting on Small Island Developing States Mauritius January 10~14, 2005. Approaching the Pailles Conference Center Port Louis, Mauritius. Opening Ceremonies of the Mauritius International Meeting for Small Island Developing States January 10th, 2005. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IIFWP at the United Nations International Meeting on
Small Island Developing StatesMauritius
January 10~14, 2005
Opening Ceremonies of the Mauritius International Meeting for Small Island Developing States
January 10th, 2005
The Prime Minister of MauritiusWelcomes everyone and opens the event in the capacity of the
President of the International Meeting
Throughout the conference, IIFWP delegates met with
Heads of StateHeads of Delegations, and Ambassadors, as well as
Representatives of Nations, and leaders of Intergovernmental and Non-Governmental Organizations
Current President of the Seychelles being introduced by Sir James Manacham (IIFWP Delegate,) the founding President of Seychelles.
IIFWP conducted a Side Event on Comprehensive Human Development, HIV/AIDS Prevention &
Technology Transfer. The ECOSOC rapporteur acknowledged the IIFWP side event as the
best they had observed. Participants stayed on after the formal end time.
First Speaker: Sir James R. ManchamFounding President, Republic of the Seychelles spoke on “An innovative
approach to SIDS leadership for the 21st century”
Second: Dr. Thomas Walsh spoke on “A comprehensive approach to human development that simultaneously enables sustainable
development and strengthens HIV/AIDS prevention”
Following Rev. Ghomsi’s talk about HIV/AIDS prevention currently underway in Africa, Ms. Karen Judd Smith spoke
“Integrating technology transfer and comprehensive capacity development for island youth and the Ocean Providence.”
The Keynote Address introduced many Mauritius leaders to the founding principles and work of the IIFWP
Symposium guests included the Ambassador of Grenada to the UN and the Senior Minister, Head of the Grenada Delegation to the MIM.
Rev. Kwak explained Rev. Moon’s recommendation for an Interreligious Council at the United Nations and the ideal of the Peace UN.
L to R: Karen Smith, Thomas Walsh, Opposition Leader, Dr. Kwak
Chung-hwan, Speaker of the House, Sir James Mancham, Kevin Pickard