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Director-General receives Chairman of the International Coordinating Group for the Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific - (Flash Info n°001-2005) 05-01-2005 - Koïchiro Matsuura, UNESCO Director-General, received Mr François Schindelé, Chairman of the International Coordinating Group for the Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific (ICG/ITSU), on 3 January 2005. Más

Indonesian tsunami: Director-General convenes the Task force on prevention of natural disasters - (Flash Info n°203-2004) 30-12-2004 - On Wednesday 29 December, Koïchiro Matsuura, convened the Task force on the prevention of natural disasters, in order to study UNESCO’s response and its participation in international aid that is materialising following the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the earthquake that, on 26 December, ravaged the western coast of northern Sumatra, hitting eight Indian Ocean countries. Más

Latsami Khamphoui et Feng Sakchittaphong reçus par le Directeur général de l’UNESCO - (Flash Info n°202-2004) 29-12-2004 - Le Directeur général de l’UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, a reçu aujourd’hui M.M. Latsami Khamphoui et Feng Sakchittaphong, les deux ex-prisonniers d’opinion laotiens libérés à la mi-décembre après quatorze ans de captivité. Ils sont arrivés en France avec leurs épouses le 16 décembre (voir UNESCO Presse 2004-122). Más

Director-General Addresses Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Renewal of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations - (Flash Info n° 198-2004) 22-12-2004 - On 14 December 2004, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, opened the second meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for the renewal of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA)(1). The Committee was established one year ago following the consensus that was reached at an informal meeting of 17 leaders of major Federations of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations from all over the world to reflect on the current situation of the UNESCO Clubs movement. Más

Opening of the 17th session of the General Conference of ALECSO (Tunis, 17 December 2004) - (Flash Info n°201-2004) 21-12-2004 - UNESCO’s Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura took part on Friday 17 December in the opening ceremony of the 17th session of the General Conference of ALECSO in Tunis (Tunisia). Participants in the proceedings of the Conference were the Ministers of Education of the Arab States, the Chairpersons of the National Commissions for education, culture and science, and ALECSO’s partner international and regional organizations. Also present at the opening were Mr Raouff Najjar, Tunisian Minister of Education and Chairperson of the National Commission for UNESCO, and Mr Altwazijiri, Director-General of ISESCO. Más

First meeting of the Drafting Committee for the Preliminary Draft Convention on the protection of the diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions - (Flash Info n°200-2004) 16-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, opened the first meeting of the Drafting Committee for the Preliminary Draft Convention on the protection of the diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions on 14 December 2004 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Más

UNESCO Director-General and the Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Mr Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu, hold talks - (Flash Info n°199-2004) 15-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, held talks on 13 December with Mr Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu, who is to assume his duties as Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in January 2005, taking over from Dr Abdelouahed Belkeziz who had been in the position since 2001. Más

Establishment of a UNESCO/Cousteau Ecotechnie Chair in Sudan - (Flash Info n°197-2004) 15-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO and the Director of the ComputerMan College for Computer Studies in Khartoum (Sudan) today signed an agreement setting up a new UNESCO/Cousteau Ecotechnie Chair. Más

The Director-General discusses ways of promoting dialogue with six Heads of State of South-East Europe in Albania - (Flash Info n° 195 - 2004) 14-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, paid his second official visit to Albania on the occasion of the Regional Summit on “The Development of Inter-Religious and Inter-Ethnic Dialogue – An Important Factor for the Stability and Progress of South-East Europe” that he convened with President Moisiu of Albania in Tirana on 9 and 10 December 2004. Más

Director-General addresses the Panel of External Auditors of the United Nations - (Flash Info 196-2004) 13-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, today addressed the participants in the 45th meeting of the Panel of External Auditors of the United Nations, the Specialized Agencies and the International Atomic Energy Authority, being held at UNESCO Headquarters. He was introduced to the participants by Ms Sheila Fraser, UNESCO’s External Auditor. Más

First meeting of the Intersectoral Task Force on UNESCO’s contribution to the 4th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (4-6 July 2005) - (Flash Info 194-2004) 06-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today presided over the first meeting of the Intersectoral Task Force on the Organization’s contribution to the 4th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (4-6 July 2005). Más

Colloquium on Research and Higher Education Policy - (Flash Info 193-2004) 03-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, yesterday opened a Colloquium on Research and Higher Education Policy, which is being held over three days at UNESCO Headquarters. Más

Director-General establishes UNESCO-Cousteau Chair with Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA - (Flash Info 192-2004) 02-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today established the UNESCO-Cousteau Ecotechnie Chair in Coastal Resources at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, USA, during a signing ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters. Más

Director-General opens the International Commission for Peace Research meeting (30 November to 1 December 2004) - (Flash Info 191-2004) 01-12-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, opened on 30 November, the first meeting of the International Commission for Peace Research. Más

Outcomes of the fourth meeting of the High-Level Group on EFA - (Flash Info 190-2004) 01-12-2004 - At an information meeting for Permanent Delegations held today, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, outlined the main outcomes of the fourth meeting of the High-Level Group on EFA that took place in Brasilia, Brazil, on 8-10 November 2004. Más

Visite à l’UNESCO de M. Macky SALL, Premier Ministre du Sénégal - (Flash Info 189-2004) 01-12-2004 - Le Directeur général de l’UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, a reçu le lundi 29 novembre 2004, M. Macky SALL, Premier Ministre du Sénégal avec lequel il a procédé à un échange de vues approfondi sur des sujets d'intérêt commun et sur la coopération entre l'UNESCO et la République du Sénégal. Más

The Director-General receives the President of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly - (Flash Info 191-2004) 01-12-2004 - On 1 December 2004, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, had a meeting with Mr Jean Ping, Gabon’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and the Francophonie, and President of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Más

Director-General of UNESCO pays an official visit to Liberia - (Flash Info 187-2004) 29-11-2004 - On the invitation of the President of the National Transitional Government of Liberia, Charles Gydue Bryant, Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, paid an official visit to Liberia from 26 to 27 November 2004. Más

Director-General pays official visit to Guinea - (Flash Info 186-2004) 29-11-2004 - On the invitation of the President of the Republic of Guinea, General Lansana Conté, Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, paid an official visit to the Republic of Guinea from 25 to 26 November 2004. Más

Official visit of the Director-General to Niger - (Flash Info 185-2004) 29-11-2004 - On the invitation of the President of the Republic, Mamadou Tandja, Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, paid an official visit to the Republic of Niger from 23 to 25 November 2004. Más

Official visit of the Director-General to Chad - (Flash Info 184-2004) 26-11-2004 - On the invitation of the President of the Republic, Mr Idriss Déby, Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, paid an official visit to Chad from 21 to 23 November 2004. Más

Director-General of UNESCO meets the President of Serbia and Montenegro, Svetozar Marovic - (Flash Info 183-2004) 23-11-2004 - While on an official visit to UNESCO’s Headquarters, on 19 November 2004, the President of Serbia and Montenegro, Svetozar Marović, addressed the Organization’s Permanent Delegates, in presence of the President of the General Conference of UNESCO, Michaël Omolewa. He also held talks with the Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura. Más

Director-General of UNESCO opens event to commemorate the struggle of the African continent against HIV/AIDS - (Flash Info 182-2004) 23-11-2004 - On 20 November 2004, Koichïro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO; UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and Cristina Owen-Jones; Jean Favier, President of the French National Commission for UNESCO; and Amédée Thévenet, President of Sida Info Service opened at UNESCO an event to commemorate the struggle of the African continent against HIV/AIDS. Más

Troisième Journée de la philosophie à l’UNESCO - (Flash Info 181-2004) 19-11-2004 - Le Directeur général, Monsieur Koïchiro Matsuura, a inauguré le 18 novembre, aux côtés du Président du Conseil exécutif de l’UNESCO, M. Hans-Heinrich Wrede, la troisième Journée de la philosophie à l’UNESCO. Más

Director-General of UNESCO meets the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) - (Flash Info 180-2004) 19-11-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura, today met with Mr Phil Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), for bilateral discussions. Más

Meeting of the Scientific Council of the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization (IPSO) - (Flash Info 179-2004) 16-11-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koichiro Matsuura, yesterday opened a meeting at UNESCO headquarters where the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization (IPSO) was given its international launch. Más

Director-General's visit to Brazil, 8-12 November 2004 - (Flash Info 177-2004) 15-11-2004 - Following the fourth meeting of the High-Level Group meeting (8-10 November 2004), whose Communiqué was agreed unanimously by the participants representing all parts of the Education for All (EFA) movement, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, spoke at the opening session of the EFA-Fast-Track Initiative Partnership meeting being held also in Brasilia (10-12 November 2004). Más

Mrs Milú Villela nominated as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for inclusive education - (Flash Info 178-2004) 15-11-2004 - At a high-profile ceremony in Brasilia on Wednesday, 10 November 2004, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koichiro Matsuura, nominated Mrs Milú Villela as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in the field of inclusive education. Más

Opening of the fourth meeting of the High-Level Group on Education for All in Brasilia, Brazil - (Flash Info 176-2004) 09-11-2004 - Yesterday, the opening of the fourth meeting of the High-Level Group (HLG) on Education for All (EFA) took place in Brasilia, Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gave the opening address, highlighting Brazil`s strong engagement with the EFA challenge. Más

Director-General meets with UNESCO’s Working Group on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - (Flash Info 175-2004) 05-11-2004 - The Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura, today convened UNESCO’s SIDS Working Group to review the Organization’s contribution to the upcoming Mauritius International Meeting, 10 to 14 January 2005. Más

Les Premières Dames du Congo et du Sénégal et le Président d’honneur du Réseau Francophone de Lutte contre la Drépanocytose (RFLD) reçus par le Directeur général - (Flash Info 172-2004) 05-11-2004 - Mme Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso et Mme Viviane Wade, respectivement Premières Dames du Congo et du Sénégal, ainsi que M. Emile Derlin Zinsou, ancien Président du Bénin et Président d’honneur du Réseau Francophone de Lutte contre la Drépanocytose (RFLD), se sont entretenus avec le Directeur général de l’UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, le 3 novembre 2004, à propos du lancement officiel de la campagne de sensibilisation internationale et du plaidoyer sur la drépanocytose qui aura lieu à Paris le 4 novembre prochain. Más

Conférence Internationale sur la sauvegarde et la restauration du Patrimoine matériel et immatériel de l’Angola à l’UNESCO - (Flash Info 173-2004) 05-11-2004 - Aux côtés de M. Michael OMOLEWA, Président de la Conférence générale, M. Hans Heinrich Wrede, Président du Conseil exécutif, M. Virgilio Coelho Vice-Ministre de la Culture d’Angola, M. Jorge David Marcelino Sanguende, Ambassadeur, délégué permanent d’Angola auprès de l’UNESCO, Mme Said, Déléguée permanente de Comores, Vice- Présidente du groupe africain de l’UNESCO, le Directeur général, M. Koïchiro Matsuura, a participé, le 3 novembre 2004, à la session d’ouverture de la Conférence Internationale sur la sauvegarde et la restauration du Patrimoine matériel et immatériel de l’Angola. Más

University Community and EFA - (Flash Info 171-2004) 05-11-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, yesterday opened an international meeting at Headquarters on the theme of the “University Community and EFA”. Más

Le Directeur général s’entretient avec le ministre de la culture de Roumanie et rend hommage à Etienne le Grand - (Flash Info 170-2004) 03-11-2004 - Le Directeur général de l’UNESCO, M. Koïchiro Matsuura, s’est entretenu, le mardi 2 novembre, avec le ministre de la culture de Roumanie, M. Razvan Theodorescu. Más

The Director-General participates in the 24th meeting of the Committee of Cosponsoring Organizations (CCO) of UNAIDS and the Second Regular Session of 2004 of the United Nations Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) in New York - (Flash Info 168 -2004) 03-11-2004 - From 28 to 30 October 2004, the Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura, participated in the 24th meeting of the Committee of Cosponsoring Organizations (CCO) of UNAIDS and the second regular session of 2004 of the United Nations Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) at the United Nations Headquarters. Más

Inauguration de l’exposition « La sérénité, l’humanisme et la force de vivre » organisée dans le cadre de la célébration du 100e Anniversaire de Abilkhan Kasteev - (Flash Info 169-2004) 02-11-2004 - Le Directeur général de l’UNESCO a inauguré, le mardi 2 novembre, l’exposition « La sérénité, l’humanisme et la force de vivre » organisée au Siège de l’Organisation, dans le cadre de la célébration du 100e Anniversaire de la naissance du grand peintre kazakh Abilkhan Kasteev (1904-1973). Más

The Director-General, meets the President of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters - (Flash Info 167-2004) 29-10-2004 - On 28 October 2004, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, had a meeting with Mr Jean Ping, Gabon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and the Francophonie, and President of the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Más

UNESCO and Junior Chamber International sign Letter of Cooperation - (Flash Info 165-2004) 29-10-2004 - On 27 October, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, signed a Letter of Cooperation with the Junior Chamber International (JCI), an international non-governmental organization that has had relations with UNESCO since 1962. Más

Inaugural Session of the International Advisory Board for the Reform of the Science, Technology and Innovation System of Nigeria - (Flash Info 164-2004) 29-10-2004 - Today, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, participated in the inaugural session of the International Advisory Board for the Reform of the Science, Technology and Innovation System of Nigeria. Más

Entretien entre le Directeur général de l’UNESCO et le Président de la République du Gabon - (Flash Info 166-2004) 28-10-2004 - Le Directeur général de l’UNESCO, M. Koïchiro Matsuura, a été reçu, le 27 octobre 2004, par le Président de la République gabonaise, M. Omar Bongo Ondimba, en visite en France. Más

UNESCO Director-General opens Vocational Education Conference in Germany - (Flash Info 163-2004) 27-10-2004 - On 25 October 2004, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koichiro Matsuura, the Chairman of UNESCO’s Executive Board, Mr Hans-Heinrich Wrede, and the German Federal Minister of Education and Research, Ms Edelgard Bulmahn, gave opening addresses at the UNESCO International Experts Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Bonn, Germany. The theme of the four-day conference is “Learning for Work, Citizenship and Sustainability. Más

Safeguarding of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage: Toward an Integrated Approach - (Flash Info 162-2004) 20-10-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, participated today in Nara (Japan) at the opening ceremony of the international symposium “Safeguarding of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage: Toward an Integrated Approach” organised by Bunkacho (the Japanese Cultural Agency) and UNESCO, in the presence of Mr Toshio Kojima, Senior Vice-Minister of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Mr. Yoshiya Kakimoto, Governor of Nara Prefecture, Mr. Chubei Kagita, Mayor of Nara City and Mr. Nakanishi Koji, Director-General of ACCU. Más

UNESCO’s Director-General addresses 60th National Convention of the UNESCO Movements in Japan on the theme of “UNESCO’s role in the 21st century” - (Flash Info 161-2004) 19-10-2004 - On 17 October 2004, UNESCO’s Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura, addressed the 60th National Convention of the UNESCO Movements in Japan, held in Matsuyama, Japan, on the theme of “Let us return to the original purpose of UNESCO-it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed”. Más

Signature Ceremony for first UNESCO-Commonwealth Regional Chair in Education and HIV/AIDS at University of the West Indies - (Flash Info 160 -2004) 13-10-2004 - On 12 October 2004, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, and Professor Rex Nettleford, Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies, signed an important agreement for the establishment, at the University, of a UNESCO-Commonwealth Regional Chair in Education and HIV/AIDS. Más

Visit of the Minister of Higher Education of Iraq to UNESCO - (Flash Info 159-2004) 12-10-2004 - On 11 October, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura and the Iraqi Minister of Higher Education, Dr Taher K. Al-Bakaa, discussed how to strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education between UNESCO and Iraq, during a meeting at the Organization’s Headquarters. Más

170th session of the Executive Board: Reply of the Director-General following the debate on points 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1 - (Flash Info 156-2004) 11-10-2004 - On Wednesday, October 6, the Director-General gave his response to the general debate on points 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1 from the agenda of the 170th session of the Executive Board. Más

Director-General of UNESCO held talks with the Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon de Saxe Cobourg-Gotha - (Flash Info 158-2004) 11-10-2004 - On 7 October, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, held a meeting with Mr Simeon de Saxe Cobourg-Gotha, Prime Minister of Bulgaria. Más

The Director-General opens exhibition on “World Heritage Sites in Croatia” and appoints Mr Relja Bašić as UNESCO Artist for Peace - (Flash Info 155-2004) 07-10-2004 - On 6 October, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, opened an exhibition on “World Heritage Sites in Croatia” in the presence of Mr Krešimir Filipec, Assistant Minister of Culture; Ambassador Ritz, Permanent Delegate of Croatia to UNESCO; the Mayors of Dubrovnik, Split and Togir, as well as the Deputy Mayor of Poreć and the Director of Plitvice Lakes National Park (Plitvicka Jezera). Más

Director-General welcomes Mr Alfred Moisiu, President of Albania, at UNESCO for the inauguration of exhibition on “Colours and impressions of Albania: from icons to contemporary painting” - () 07-10-2004 - On 7 October, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, received at UNESCO Mr Alfred Moisiu, Albanian President, who was accompanied by Mr Blendi Klosi, Minister of Culture, and Ambassador Tatiana Gjonaj, Permanent Delegate of Albania to UNESCO. Más

Opening of the 170th session of the Executive Board - (Flash Info 154-2004) 04-10-2004 - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, addressed the Executive Board of UNESCO at the opening of its 170th session on Monday, 4 October. The Board is meeting at the Organization’s Headquarters, until 14 October. Más