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Heads of State
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta, 2014-19)
“United in Advancing Development, Democracy and Peace”
Natalia Gavrilita (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-22)
"Combatting Disinformation to Protect Democracy"
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000)
"Peace as a Moral Value: from Cultural Diplomacy to the Culture of Peace through Education"
Gjorge Ivanov (4th President of North Macedonia, 2009-19)
"Unlearned Lessons about the Democracy and the Peace"
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon, 2020-21)
“Promoting Cultural Diversity through the Liberal Arts Higher Education Model for Leveraging Culture and Folklore in Cultural Diplomacy”
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000)
“Parity of Esteem - Culture and Reconciliation”
Mladen Ivanic (Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2014-15, 2016-17)
“Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lessons Learned and the Role of Culture in Peacebuilding”
Alex Salmond (First Minister of Scotland, 2007-14)
“Parity of Esteem - Culture and Reconciliation”
Raila Odinga (2nd Prime Minister of Kenya 2008-13)
The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech and Humankind
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of Macedonia, 2009-2019)
A Welcome Address by President Dr. Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of Macedonia, 2009-2019)
Natalia Gavriliata (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-2023)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Ivo Josipović (Former President of Croatia)
A Keynote Address by Ivo Josipović (Former President of Croatia)
Boris Tadić (President of Serbia, 2004-2012)
"Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Petar Stoyanov (President of Bulgaria, 1997-2002)
“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Bamir Topi (President of Albania, 2007-2012)
“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Mladen Ivanić (Former Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
A Keynote Address by Mladen Ivanić (Former Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon, 2020-2021)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
François Fillon (Prime Minister of France 2007-12)
“The Defence of Eastern Christians: A Universal Cause and a Condition for Peace in the Middle East”
Dalia Grybauskaité (President of Lithuania 2009-19)
“Growing Threats for Democracy Around the World – Perspectives from Lithuania”
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020-21)
“Emotional Intelligence and the Global Leader of Today”
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta 2014-19)
“Investing in Children for Sustainable Peace and Effective Democracy”
Moncef Marzouki (President of Tunisia 2011-14)
“Why should we believe that Democracy has a Future”
Gjorge Ivanov (President of North Macedonia 2009-19)
“Survival of Democracy”
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania 1996-2000)
"Democracy & Peace"
Berlin
Armin Laschet (MdB; 2021 Chancellor-Candidate of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany)
A Keynote Address by Armin Laschet (Chancellor-Candidate of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, 2021)
Stephan Mayer, (MdB; Former Secretary General of the Christian Social Union Party)
A Keynote Address by Stephan Mayer (MdB; Former Secretary General of the Christian Social Union Party)
Klaus Wowereit (Former Mayor of Berlin)
"Berlin the place to be. The Future of a modern city depends on its inner liberality"
Edmund Stoiber (Former Minister President of Bavaria)
"Europa im Umbruch"
Jürgen Trittin (Former German Minister for the Environment)
"Trade Wars or Open Markets"
Elmar Brok (Chairman of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs)
"Keynote Address"
Hans Eichel (Former Minister of Finance of Germany; Former Minister President of Hessen)
“Multilateralism”
Hans Gert Hermann Pöttering (Chairman, Konrad Adenauer Foundation)
Keynote Address
Lectures
"Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
Armin Laschet (Chancellor-Candidate of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, 2021) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023
"Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace" (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Slavjanka Petrovska (Macedonian Minister of Defense) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Natalia Gavriliata (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-2023) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange
Ivo Josipović (President of Croatia, 2010-2015) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange
Boris Tadić (President of Serbia, 2004-2012) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange
Petar Stoyanov (President of Bulgaria, 1997-2002) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange
Bamir Topi (President of Albania, 2007-2012) (Skopje, September 4-6, 2023)
Students
“The Importance of the "Human Element" in Digital Diplomacy-Case Studies from Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa”
Francis Adams (PhD researcher, University of West of Scotland in cooperation with the ICD Academy)
"Creative and Cultural Fields as Tools for Cultural Diplomacy: Case Studies"
Zoe Kompa & Nathaly Zamalloa (MA Researchers from the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
“Film as a Tool for Peace Building - Case study of the Cinema for Peace Foundation”
Mohammed Arshad (Project Coordinator, Cinema for Peace Foundation)
"Targeting Cultural Diversity in the Arab World"
Yara Moualla (PhD Researcher, University of West Scotland and ICD)
"Rallying Africa to Prosperity"
Deborah Olateru (MA Student, Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
"Diversity and Development: The Prospects for West Africa"
Arnold Elue (MA Student, Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
"Peace Development Organisations"
Chameera Wijayarathna (ICD MA Student and Goodwill Ambassador)
"The power of films to create social change"
Mohammed Arsher (Project Coordinator, Cinema for Peace Foundation)
"The role of cultural heritage in the integration process"
Yara Moualla (Cultural Heritage Expert, ICD PhD Candidate)
"Turkey. The Prinkipo Greek Orphanage"
Ambareen Huda (ICD Student, MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy, HFU)
"What is Cultural Heritage and Why Is It Important? The Link to Cultural Diplomacy"
Yara Moualla (Cultural Heritage Expert. ICD PhD Candidate)
"Historical Memory and Film Presentation"
Esther Arias (PhD researcher, University of Bucharest & ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
Photos
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November 2019
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Gordon Brown (Former Prime Minister of the UK)
"Economic Discontent with Globalisation, How it is Managed and the Role of Global Education"
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon)
“Graduating Global Citizens Open to Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue through Education”
Emil Boc (Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
"Freedom of Movement and Brain Drain in the EU- Addressing the Challenge at all Levels"
Guy Verhofstadt (Prime Minister of Belgium. 1998-2008)
"Continuing the Fight of Brave People"
Borut Pahor (President of Slovenia)
A Keynote Address by President Borut Pahor (President of Slovenia)
Marek Belka (Former Prime Minister of Poland)
"Reflections on the Economic Recovery Miracle: Eastern Europe after the Fall of the Berlin Wall"
Ferenc Gyurcsány (Former Prime Minister of Hungary)
“We Must Not Play with History”
Roza Otunbayeva (Former President of Kyrgyzstan)
"History Did Not End, But Freedom Will Prevail Every Time"
Gordon Brown (Former Prime Minister of the UK)
"Economic Discontent with Globalisation, How it is Managed and the Role of Global Education"
Brian Cowen (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)
"The Impact of The Rise of Populism on our Democratic Institutions"
Mohamed Moncef Marzouki (Former President of Tunisia)
"Keynote Address"
Nika Gilauri (Former Prime Minister of Georgia)
"Global Economic & Political Reshuffle – Need for new policies by IFIs, Governments & Private Sector"
International Law
"The Increasing Troubles in International Justice or the Awaken Ghosts"
Jao Caupers, Vice-President of the Constitutional Court of Portugal
A Keynote Address by Zaza Tavadze
Zaza Tavadze, President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia
"The Freedom after Freedom"
Sanita Osipova, Vice President, the Constitutional Court of Latvia
“It's not about the Wall. It's s about Freedom”
Lora Vidovic, Ombudswoman of Croatia
"United in Diversity, Divided in a Union. Past Trials, Current Challenges, Future Prospects“
Andreas Pottakis, Ombudsman of Greece
"The Fall of the Berlin Wall and International Law“
Mauro Politi, Former Judge International Criminal Court
"Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial - Diplomacy of Remembrance"
Maria Ossolinska, Head of Diplomacy of Remembrance Department at Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
"If you Want Peace, prepare Justice - Confidence in the Judiciary, an Essential Value of the Rule of Law"
Augustin Lazar, Former Prosecutor General of Romania
“Is the Berlin Wall broken Down? The Challenges of Today”
Liudmyla Denisova, Ombudsman of Ukraine
“The Fall of the Wall in 1989: an Inspiration for the 18th Year Old Student I was”
Claudia Monti, Ombudswoman of Luxembourg
Interviews
Patricio Pradel (Ambassador of Chile in Germany)
An Interview with H. E. Amb. Patricio Pradel (Ambassador of Chile in Germany)
Sitona Abdalla Osman (Ambassador of South Sudan to Germany)
An interview with H.E. Amb Sitona Abdalla Osman (Ambassador of South Sudan to Germany)
Elyes Kasri (Ambassador of Tunisia to Germany)
An Interview with H.E. Amb. Elyes Kasri (Ambassador of Tunisia to Germany)
Marcel R. Tibaleka (Ambassador of Uganda to Germany)
An Interview with H.E. Amb. Marcel R. Tibaleka (Ambassador of Uganda to Germany)
Conference Photos
Berlin Wall 30th – The 30th Anniversary for the Fall of the Wall
November 2019
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy
June 2019
Berlin Economic Forum 2019
March 2019
The Artistic Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2019
February 2019
Previous Lectures
Armin Laschet (Chancellor-Candidate of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, 2021)
"Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
"Тадиќ во Скопје говореше за српската ЕУ судбина_ Очекувале членство уште по падот на Милошевиќ"
"Форум за културна дипломатија_ Неопходни ни се граѓани посветени на мирот и солидарноста"
Петар Стојанов бара Македонија да не губи надеж за членство во ЕУ
Uli Bruckner (Jean Monet Professor, Stanford University Berlin, Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)
“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”
Karl-Erik Norrman (Founder and Secretary General, European Cultural Parliament)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Hans Köchler (President of International Progress Organization)
“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”
Ivan Ivanov (Chairman of the Executive Board, International Center Alliance of Civilizations)
"Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Antoni Peshev (President of the General Assembly - Macedonian Chamber of Commerce)
"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (Member of the Assembly of Macedonia, member of Venice Commission)
"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Onur Kadir Eryüce (Counsellor to the Mayor of Izmir)
"“Restoring Multilateralism - Challenges and Global Power Shift - National Interests and Global Responsibilities - Balancing Priorities"
Aleksandar Trajanovski (Deputy Mayor of Skopje)
"Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Oana Murariu (Member of the Romanian Parliament)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Oana-Silvia Țoiu (Member of the Romanian Parliament)
“Restoring Multilateralism - Challenges and Global Power Shift - National Interests and Global Responsibilities - Balancing Priorities"
Fiona O'Loughlin (Member of the Irish Senate)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Dalija Orešković (Member of the Parliament of Croatia)
"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Ash Reagan (Member of the Parliament of Scotland)
"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Michelle Thomson (Member of the Parliament of Scotland)
"Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war"
Aleksandar Nikoloski (President of the National Council for European integration)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Zoran Dabikj (Former Macedonian Ambassador to OSCE and to UN, 2009-13)
“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”
Antonio Milošoski (Former Minister of Foreign affairs of the Republic of Macedonia)
"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"
Mohammad Hanif Atmar (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan)
Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Anne Linde (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden)
“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”
Elmar Brok (Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee, 2012-17)
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
