Heads-of-State

Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland, 2001-07) - Interview

Eurasischer Wirtschaftsgipfel 2026
(Istanbul; 12.–13. Mai 2026)

Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland, 2001-07) - Interview

May 12th, 2026

Heads of State

20260612_KARAMAH_Mauritius.jpg
Ameenah Gurib Fakim (President of the Republic of Mauritius 2015–2018) »
"The Fez Manifesto for Universal Dignity"
202605 Skopje_Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.jpg
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (President of the Republic of North Macedonia) »
202605 Skopje_Gjorge Ivanov (3).jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of North Macedonia 2009-2019) »
202605 Skopje_Gjorge Ivanov (2).jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of North Macedonia 2009-2019) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Abdullah_Guel.jpg
Abdullah Gül (President of the Republic of Turkey 2007-2014) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Danilo_Tuerk.jpg
Danilo Türk (President of Slovenia 2007–2012) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Marek_Belka_(2).jpg
Marek Belka (Prime Minister of Poland 2004–2005) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Dumitru_Braghis.jpg
Dumitru Braghiș (Prime Minister of Moldova 1999-2001) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Chiril_Gaburici_(2).jpg
Chiril Gaburici (Prime Minister of Moldova 2015) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Hassan_Diab_(2).jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020–2021) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Jack_McConnell.jpg
Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland 2001–2007) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Jiri_Paroubek.jpg
Jiří Paroubek (Prime Minister of the Czech Republic 2005–2006) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Jadranka_Kosor.jpg
Jadranka Kosor (Prime Minister of Croatia 2009-2011) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Vaclav_Klaus.jpg
Vaclav Klaus (President of the Czech Republic 2003-2013) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Stjepan_Mesic.jpg
Stjepan Mesic (President of Croatia 2000-2010) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Danilo_Tuerk.jpg
Danilo Türk (President of Slovenia 2007-2012) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Moncef_Marzouki.jpg
Moncef Marzouki (President of Tunisian 2011-2014) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Gjorge_Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of North Macedonia 2009-2019) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Filip_Vujanovic.jpg
Filip Vujanovic (President of Montenegro 2003-2018) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Emil_Constantinescu.jpg
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania 1996-2000) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Ivo_Josipovic.jpg
Ivo Josipovic (President of Croatia (2010-2015) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Boris_Tadic.jpg
Boris Tadic (President of Serbia 2004-2012) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Bamir_Topi.jpg
Bamir Topi (President of the Republic of Albania 2007-2012) »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Moncef_Marzouki.jpg
Moncef Marzouki (President of Tunisian 2011-2014) - Interview »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Hassan_Diab.jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020–2021) - Interview »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Chiril_Gaburici.jpg
Chiril Gaburici (Prime Minister of Moldova 2015) - Interview »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Marek_Belka.jpg
Marek Belka (Prime Minister of Poland 2004–2005) - Interview »
202605_EuraEcoSum_Jack_McConnell_(2).jpg
Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland, 2001-07) - Interview »
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Yves_Leterme.jpg
Yves Leterme (Prime Minister of Belgium 2009-2011) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Alfred_Gusenbauer.jpg
Alfred Gusenbauer (Chancellor of Austria 2007-2008) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Hassan_Diab.jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020-2021) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Mohammad_Shtayyeh.jpg
Mohammad Shtayyeh (Prime Minister of Palestine 2019-2024) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Natalia_Gavrilita.jpg
Natalia Gavrilita (15th Prime Minister of Moldova 2021-2023) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Mladen_Ivanic.jpg
Mladen Ivanic (Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina 2014-2015, 2016-2017) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_London_Impact_Finance_Gjorge_Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of Macedonia 2009-2019) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202601_UK_Forum_on_CD_Jack_McConnell.jpg
Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007) »
"Breakfast Session at the Winston Churchill Room in the House of Commons"
202601_UK_Forum_on_CD_Toomas_Hendrik_Ilves_1.jpg
Toomas Hendrik Ilves (President of Estonia 2006-2016) »
"Finance, Resilience and Leadership in Governing Modern Economies"
202510_UN80_Gjorge Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of North-Macedonia 2009-2019) »
"The 80th Anniversary of the United Nations"
202510_UN80_Emil Constantinescu.jpg
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania 1996-2000) »
"The 80th Anniversary of the United Nations"
202509_Scotland-Forum_Bertie_Ahern_2.jpg
Bertie Ahern (Prime Minister of Ireland 1997-2008) »
“Irish – Scottish Connection”
202509_Scotland-Forum_Bertie_Ahern_1.jpg
Bertie Ahern (Prime Minister of Ireland 1997-2008) »
202509_Scotland-Forum_Gjorge_Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of North Macedonia 2009-19) »
202509_Scotland-Forum_Bertie_Ahern_3.jpg
Bertie Ahern (Prime Minister of Ireland 1997-2008) »
2025_Gordana_Macedonia.JPG
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (President of the Republic of North Macedonia) »
"Small States, Big Impact: Navigating Global Challenges through Collaborative Multilateralism and Cultural Diplomacy"
2025_Rexhep_Mediani.JPG
Rexhep Meidani (President of Albania, 1997-2002) »
“Sustainable Development and Cultural Diplomacy – Fostering Global Partnerships“
2025_Gjorge_Ivanov_Skopje.JPG
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of North Macedonia, 2009-19) »
"Small States, Big Impact: Navigating Global Challenges through Collaborative Multilateralism and Cultural Diplomacy"
2025_Vaclav_Klaus_Skopje.JPG
Václav Klaus (President of the Czech Republic, 2003-2013) »
"Small States, Big Impact: Navigating Global Challenges through Collaborative Multilateralism and Cultural Diplomacy"
2025_Adbullah_Gul.JPG
Abdullah Gul (President of the Republic of Turkey, 2007-2014) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Chiril_Gaburici.JPG
Chiril Gaburici (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2015) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Ivo_Josipovic_Turkey.JPG
Ivo Josipovic (President of the Republic of Croatia, 2010-2015) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Gjorge_Ivanov_Turkey.JPG
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of Macedonia, 2009-2019) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Emil_Constantinescu_Turkey.JPG
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Vaclav_Klaus.JPG
Vaclav Klaus (President of the Czech Republic, 2003 - 2013) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Borut_Pahor.JPG
Borut Pahor (President of the Republic of Slovenia, 2012-2022) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Hassan_Diab.JPG
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon, 2020-2021) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Moncef_Marzouki.JPG
Moncef Marzouki (President of the Republic of Tunisia, 2011-2014) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Petru_Lucinski.JPG
Petru Lucinski (President of the Republic of Moldova, 1997-2001) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Stephan_Mesic.JPG
Stephan Mesic (President of the Republic of Croatia, 2000-2010) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Milo_Dukanovic.JPG
Milo Dukanovic (President of the Republic of Montenegro, 2018-2023) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Petre_Roman.JPG
Petre Roman (Prime Minister of Romania, 1989-1991) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Jiri_Paroutek.JPG
Jiri Paroubek (Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, 2005-2006) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Bamir_Topi.JPG
Bamir Topi (President of the Republic of Albania, 2007-2012) »
"A More Humane World"
2025_Jack_McConnell.JPG
Jack McConnell (First Minister of Scotland, 2001-07) »
"A New World Orde: What Role for Europe and the UK?"
2025_Gjorge_Ivanov.JPG
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic Macedonia 2009-19) »
"Welcome Message by Gjorge Ivanov"
2025_Ivo_Josipovic.JPG
Ivo Josipović (President of Croatia, 2010-15) »
“Future of the EU and the Role of Cultural Diplomacy”
2025_Natalia_Gavrilita.JPG
Natalia Gavrilița (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-23) »
"Industrial Policy: Building Europe's Strategic Independence and Security"
2025_Boris_Tadic.JPG
Boris Tadić (President of Serbia, 2004-12) »
“Valid political Patterns and political Psychology of the modern World at the Crossroads of Epochs”
2025_Mladen_Ivanic.JPG
Mladen Ivanic (Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2014-15 & 2016-17) »
“The Balkans - the end of Conflicts or the Beginning of New Ones”
2025_Emil_Constantinescu.JPG
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000) »
"Welcome Message by Emil Constantinescu"
2025_Humza_Yusuf.JPG
Humza Yousaf (First Minister of Scotland, 2023-24) »
“The Two State Solution is the Inevitable Outcome for the Resolution of the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict, and Regional Stability”
2025_Massimo_DAlema.JPG
Massimo d'Alema (Prime Minister of Italy 1998-2000; Minister of Foreign Affairs 2006-08) »
“The Two State Solution is the Inevitable Outcome for the Resolution of the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict, and Regional Stability”
2024_Alex_Salmond_Ohrid.JPG
Alex Salmond (First Minister of Scotland, 2007-2014) »
"Young Leaders for International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
2024_Marie_Preca_Ohrid.JPG
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta, 2014-2019) »
"Welcome Address"
2024_Mladen_Ivanic_Ohrid.JPG
Mladen Ivanic (Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2014-2015 & 2016-2017) »
"Young Leaders for International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"
2024_Gjorge_Ivanov_Ohrid.JPG
Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of North Macedonia, 2009-2019) »
"Welcome Address"
2024_Mladen_Ivanic.jpg
Mladen Ivanic (Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2014-15, 2016-17) »
"Is Democracy under Threat in the Modern World"?
2024_Marie-Louise_Coleiro_Preca.jpg
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta, 2014-19) »
“United in Advancing Development, Democracy and Peace”
2024_Natalia_Gavrilita.jpg
Natalia Gavrilita (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-22) »
"Combatting Disinformation to Protect Democracy"
2024_Emil_Constantinescu_1.jpg
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000) »
"Peace as a Moral Value: from Cultural Diplomacy to the Culture of Peace through Education"
2024_Gjorge_Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (4th President of North Macedonia, 2009-19) »
"Unlearned Lessons about the Democracy and the Peace"
2024_Hassan_Diab.jpg
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”
2024_Emil_Constantinescu_2.jpg
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania, 1996-2000) »
“Parity of Esteem - Culture and Reconciliation”
2024_Alex_Salmond.jpg
Alex Salmond (First Minister of Scotland, 2007-14) »
“Parity of Esteem - Culture and Reconciliation”
2024_Raila_Odinga.jpg
Raila Odinga (2nd Prime Minister of Kenya 2008-13) »
The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech and Humankind
Gjorge-Ivanov.jpg
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.jpg
Natalia Gavriliata (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-2023) »
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Ivo-Josipovic.jpg
Ivo Josipović (Former President of Croatia) »
A Keynote Address by Ivo Josipović (Former President of Croatia)
Boris-Tadic.jpg
Boris Tadić (President of Serbia, 2004-2012) »
"Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Petar-Stoyanov.jpg
Petar Stoyanov (President of Bulgaria, 1997-2002) »
“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Bamir-Topi.jpg
Bamir Topi (President of Albania, 2007-2012) »
“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”
Mladen Ivanic.jpg
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.jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon, 2020-2021) »
“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”
Dalia-Grybauskaite.jpg
Dalia Grybauskaité (President of Lithuania 2009-19) »
“Growing Threats for Democracy Around the World – Perspectives from Lithuania”
Hassan-Diab-2.jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020-21) »
“Emotional Intelligence and the Global Leader of Today”
Marie-Louise-Coleiro-Preca.jpg
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta 2014-19) »
“Investing in Children for Sustainable Peace and Effective Democracy”
Moncef-Marzouki.jpg
Moncef Marzouki (President of Tunisia 2011-14) »
“Why should we believe that Democracy has a Future”
Gjorge-Ivanov.jpg
Gjorge Ivanov (President of North Macedonia 2009-19) »
“Survival of Democracy”
Emil-Constantinescu-2.JPG
Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania 1996-2000) »
"Democracy & Peace"
Francois-Fillon.jpg
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”
Gordon-Brown.jpg
Gordon Brown (Former Prime Minister of the UK) »
"Economic Discontent with Globalisation, How it is Managed and the Role of Global Education"
Hassan-Diab.jpg
Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon) »
“Graduating Global Citizens Open to Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue through Education”
Emil Boc.jpg
Emil Boc (Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Romania) »
"Freedom of Movement and Brain Drain in the EU- Addressing the Challenge at all Levels"
Guy-Verhofstadt.jpg
Guy Verhofstadt (Prime Minister of Belgium. 1998-2008) »
"Continuing the Fight of Brave People"
Borut-Pahor.jpg
Borut Pahor (President of Slovenia) »
A Keynote Address by President Borut Pahor (President of Slovenia)
Marek-Belka-2.jpg
Marek Belka (Former Prime Minister of Poland) »
"Reflections on the Economic Recovery Miracle: Eastern Europe after the Fall of the Berlin Wall"
Ferenc-Gyurcsany.jpg
Ferenc Gyurcsány (Former Prime Minister of Hungary) »
“We Must Not Play with History”
Roza-Otunbayeva.jpg
Roza Otunbayeva (Former President of Kyrgyzstan) »
"History Did Not End, But Freedom Will Prevail Every Time"
Gordon-Brown-2.jpg
Gordon Brown (Former Prime Minister of the UK) »
"Economic Discontent with Globalisation, How it is Managed and the Role of Global Education"
Brian-Cowen.jpg
Brian Cowen (Former Prime Minister of Ireland) »
"The Impact of The Rise of Populism on our Democratic Institutions"
Mohamed-Moncef-Marzouki.jpg
Mohamed Moncef Marzouki (Former President of Tunisia) »
"Keynote Address"
Nika Gilauri.jpg
Nika Gilauri (Former Prime Minister of Georgia) »
"Global Economic & Political Reshuffle – Need for new policies by IFIs, Governments & Private Sector"
Olafur-Ragnar-Grimsson.jpg
Olafur Ragnar Grimsson (Former President of Iceland) »
"Smart Power & Soft Power in the 21st Century World: Lessons from the Experience of Iceland"
Fredrik-Reinfeldt-.jpg
Fredrik Reinfeldt (Former Prime Minister of Sweden) »
"How to create an Inclusive Labor Market for All"
Micheline-Calmy-Rey.jpg
Micheline Calmy-Rey (Former President of Switzerland) »
"The Art and Science of Negotiation"
Brian-Cowen-2.jpg
Brian Cowen (Former Prime Minister of Ireland) »
"Brexit : How to go about it , and what direction for the E.U when it happens?"
Matti-Vanhanen.jpg
Matti Vanhanen (Former Prime Minister of Finland) »
"Africa: Does Europe Possess the Political Will?"
John-Agyekum-Kufuor.jpg
John Agyekum Kufuor (Former President of Ghana) »
"Sustainable Business and Responsible Investments in The Face Of Climate Change & Human Insecurities"
Rosen-Plevneliev.jpg
Rosen Plevneliev (Former President of Bulgaria) »
"A New Phase of Development: Perspectives for the Next Decade"
Aleqa-Hammond.jpg
Aleqa Hammond (Former Prime Minister of Greenland) »
"The Arctic in the Middle of a New Sea Route"
Zlatko Lagumdzija.jpg
Zlatko Lagumdzija (Prime Minister of Bosnia Herzegovina, 2001-02) »
"New Paradigm for Sustainable Development - Shared Societies and Environmental Sustainability"
Tarja-Halonen-.jpg
Tarja Halonen (Former President of Finland) »
"Keynote Address"
Alojz-Peterle.jpg
Alojz Peterle (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia) »
“Respect for Culture means Respect for Human Dignity"
Bujar-Nishani.jpg
Bujar Nishani (Former President of Albania) »
“Western Balkans, from a Theatre of Hatred and Wars into a Chance of Coexistence”
Hrant-Bagratyan.jpg
Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia) »
“EU and EAEU: a Crossroad or Terminus? The Role of Cultural Diplomacy”
Alojz Peterle 1.jpg
Alojz Peterle (Prime Minister of Slovenia, 1990-1992) »
“Respect for Culture means Respect for Human Dignity"
Yves-Leterme.jpg
Yves Leterme (Former Prime Minister of Belgium; Secretary-General, IDEA International) »
“The Global State of Democracy & the value of Cultural Diplomacy”
Joyce-Hilda-Banda.jpg
Joyce Hilda Banda (Former President of Malawi) »
"Keynote Address"
Petar-Stoyanov.jpg
Petar Stoyanov (Former President of Bulgaria) »
"Utilizing Cultural Diplomacy to Unite the World's Cultures before Hard Power takes the Lead"
Edmund-Stoiber.jpg
Edmund Stoiber (Former President of Bavaria, President, ICD Advisory Board) »
"Europa im Umbruch"
Bujar-Nishani-2.jpg
Bujar Nishani (President of Albania) »
Albania’s Contribution in Strengthening the Regional Dialogue and Cooperation by Promoting its European Values
Mihai-Razvan-Ungureanu.jpg
Mihai Razvan Ungureanu (Former Prime Minister of Romania) »
Migration in Europe and European Cultural Diplomacy: A Challenge
Marek-Belka.jpg
Marek Belka (Former Prime Minister of Poland) »
Europe of Common Interests or Common Values?
Atifete-Jahjaga.jpg
Atifete Jahjaga (Former President of the Republic of Kosovo) »
Healing through Art
Jan-Carnogursky.jpg
Ján Čarnogurský (Former Prime Minister of Slovakia) »
Borders of cultures, borders of human rights
Janez-Jansa-.jpg
Janez Jansa (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia) »
"Europe at a Crossroads"
Mirko-Cvetkovic.jpg
Mirko Cvetkovic (Former Prime Minister of Serbia) »
"Balkans – a Potential Key Spot for Intercultural Dialog"
Lawrence-Gonzi.jpg
Lawrence Gonzi (Former Prime Minister of Malta) »
"The UK, Brexit and the EU – A Maltese Perspective"
Viktor-Yushchenko.jpg
Viktor Yushchenko (Former President of Ukraine) »
"Keynote Address"
Rui-Duarte-Barros.jpg
Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister of Guinea–Bissau) »
"Human Rights in Africa and Cultural Diplomacy"
Emil-Constantinescu.jpg
Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania) »
"Keynote Address"
Hrant-Bagratyan-.jpg
Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia) »
"How to Save a Dialog in the Context of the Growing Number of Wars"
Valdis-Zatlers.jpg
Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia) »
"Culture: Uniting or Dividing People"
Pedro-Sanchez-Perez-Castejon.jpg
President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (Prime Minister of Spain) »
"How to invigorate EU's Dream? Democratizing Democracy!"
Djoomart-Otorbaev.jpg
Djoomart Otorbaev (Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan) »
"Finding the Best Governance Model to Reduce Poverty and Protect Human Rights"
kwasniewsky.JPG
President Aleksander Kwaśniewski (Former President of Poland) »
"Keynote Address"
Valdis-Zatlers-2.jpg
Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia) »
“Do we need a New Paradigm in Europe’s Future?”
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero 1.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain) »
"Keynote Address"
Lawrence Gonzi_3.jpg
Lawrence Gonzi (Former Prime Minister of Malta) »
“Our Values when facing Immigration and Extremism : A Maltese Perspective”
Rui-Duarte-Barros-2.jpg
Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau) »
“Peace and Reconciliation in Our Times in Africa and the Contribution of Cultural Diplomacy”
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero 2.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain) »
"Welcome Address"
James Mancham 1.jpg
James Mancham (Founding President of the Seychelles) »
Keynote Address
Sharif Sheid Ahmed.jpg
Sharif Sheid Ahmed, Former President of Somalia »
A Keynote Address by Sharif Sheid Ahmed
James Mancham 2.jpg
James Mancham (Founding President, Seychelles; Member ICD Advisory Board) »
"Keynote Address"
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero 3.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former President of Spain) »
"Keynote Address"
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero 4.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former President of Spain) »
"Cultural Diplomacy, UN and Alliance of Civilizations"
Boris Tadic.jpg
Boris Tadic (Former President of Serbia) »
"Keynote Address"
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi.jpg
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, Former President of Comoros »
A Keynote Address by Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi
13418520_10153519765536123_1083686089287513119_o.jpg
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi (Former President of Comoros) »
"Keynote Address"
Quett-Masire.jpg
Quett Masire (Former President of Botswana) »
"Keynote Address"
lech-walesa.jpg
Lech Walesa (Former President of Poland) »
"Keynote Address"
iliescu.jpg
Ion Iliescu (Former President of Romania) »
"Keynote Address"
Petru-Lucinschi.jpg
Petru Lucinschi (Former President of Moldavia) »
"Keynote Address"
Stanislav-Suschkevich.jpg
Stanislav Suschkevich (Former President of Belarus) »
"Keynote Address"
Valdis-Zatlers.jpg
Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia) »
"Keynote Address"
Petre-Roman.jpg
Petre Roman (Former Prime Minister of Romania) »
"Keynote Address"
vytautas.jpg
Vytautas Landsbergis (Former President of Lithuania) »
"Keynote Address"
tadic.jpg
Boris Tadić (Former President of Serbia) »
"Keynote Address"
rexhep.jpg
Rexhep Meidani (Former President of Albania) »
"Keynote Address"
yushenko.jpg
Viktor Yushchenko (Former President of Ukraine) »
"Keynote Address"
Vicente Fox.jpg
Vicente Fox (Former President of Mexico) »
"Keynote Address"
Massimo DAlema.jpg
Massimo D’Alema (53rd Prime Minister of Italy; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy) »
"After 25 Years: the New Challenges for Peace and Security"
Lars Lokke Rasmussen .jpg
Lars Lokke Rasmussen (Former Prime Minister of Denmark) »
"The Core of Europe"
Tui Atua Tupua Tamase Taisi Efi.jpg
Tui Atua Tupua Tamase Taisi Efi (Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa) »
"A World Without Walls"
Iveta Radicova.jpg
Iveta Radicova (Former Prime Minister of Slovakia) »
"EU: Divided Unit"
Adnan Badran.jpg
Dr. Adnan Badran (Former Prime Minister of Jordan) »
"Overcoming Barriers of Building Culture of Peace"
Lawrence Gonzi 3.jpg
Lawrence Gonzi (Former Prime Minister of Malta) »
"Malta's Experience during the Libya Conflict. A Humanitarian Response to Conflict"
Zapatero_1.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain) »
"Waiting for peace the Pending Peace"
Filip Vujanovic.jpg
Filip Vujanović (President of Montenegro) »
"Welcome Address"
Igor Luksic_4.jpg
Igor Lukšić (Former Prime Minister of Montenegro) »
"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights"
Jadranka Kosor 1.jpg
Jadranka Kosor (Former Prime Minister of Croatia) »
"Cultural Diplomacy in Southeast Europe"
Mihai Razvan Ungureanu.jpg
Mihai Razvan Ungureanu (Former Prime Minister of Romania) »
"The Future has the Flavor of the Past"
Jose-Luis-Rodriguez-Zapatero_tn.jpg
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain) »
"Peace and Dialogue among Civilizations"
Stjepan Mesic.jpg
Stjepan Mesić (Former President of Croatia) »
"Religious Communities, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution"
Arnold Rüütel.jpg
Arnold Rüütel (Former President of Estonia) »
"Culture as the Foundation of Sustainable Development"
Bertie Ahern.jpg
Bertie Ahern (Former Prime Minister of Ireland) »
"Peace, Prosperity and Progress: How Cultural Diplomacy drives Transatlantic Relationships"
Valdis Zatlers.jpg
Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia) »
"Keynote Address"
Hrant Bagratyan.jpg
Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia) »
"Growing Intensity of International Migration: Economic and Cultural Reasons"
petru_tn.jpg
Petru Lucinschi (Former President of Republic of Moldova) »
"Cultural Diplomacy & Cross Continental Cooperation: Building Bridges for a United Global Community"
Jadranka Kosor 2.jpg
Jadranka Kosor (Former Prime Minister of Croatia) »
"Croatia's Path to EU Accession"
Mari Kiviniemi.jpg
Mari Kiviniemi (Former Prime Minister of Finland) »
"The Significance of Education and Gender Equality in the Process of Building Peace"
Mascarenhas Monteiro.jpg
Mascarenhas Monteiro (Former President of Cape Verde) »
"Cultural Diplomacy: An Added Value in a World Full of Antagonism"
Ugo Mifsud Bonnici.jpg
Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, (Former President of Malta ) »
"Cultural Dialogue for Global Social Cohesion"
Vaira Vike Freiberga.jpg
Vaira Vike-Freiberga (Former President of Latvia) »
“The Importance of Cultural Diplomacy for Successful Global Leadership"
Olafur Ragnar Grimsson.jpg
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (President of Iceland) »
"Keynote Address"
Ruud Lubbers.jpg
Ruud Lubbers (Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands) »
"Green Growth to overcome the Financial Crisis and to create Jobs"
Halldor Asgrimsson.jpg
Halldór Ásgrímsson (Former Prime Minister of Iceland) »
Keynote Address
Pierre Nkurunziza.jpg
Pierre Nkurunziza (President o of Burundi) »
"Peace Building and Reconciliation in Africa"
Shahbaz-Shariff.jpg
H.E Shahbaz Sharif (میاں محمد شہباز شریف) Prime Minister of Pakistan »
"Progress through Quality Education - The Case of Punjab"
05-Blaise-Compaore_tn.jpg
Blaise Compaoré (Former President of Burkina Faso) »
Keynote Address
04-Said-Musa_tn.jpg
Said W. Musa (Former Prime Minister of Belize) »
Keynote Address
palacioDSC_1863-th.jpg
Alfredo Palacio (Former President of Ecuador) »
Keynote Address
Enrico Letta.jpg
Enrico Letta (Former Prime Minister of Italy) »
"Italian Cultural Diplomacy"
Yves Leterme.jpg
Yves Leterme (Former Prime Minister of Belgium) »
Keynote Address
Valdas Adamkus .jpg
Valdas Adamkus (Former President of Lithuania) »
Keynote Address
Alojz Peterle 2.jpg
Alojz Peterle, Member of European Parliament »
"Political Culture: Export Product of the EU"
Alojz Peterle.jpg
Alojz Peterle (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia) »
"Political Culture: Export Product of the EU"
janez_jansa.jpg
Janez Jansa (Prime Minister of Slovenia) »
Keynote Address
rexhep_meidani.jpg
Rexhep Meidani (Former President of Albania) »
Keynote Address
Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi.jpg
Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi (Former Prime Minister of Sudan) »
Keynote Address
Nahas Angula.jpg
Nahas Angula (Former Prime Minister of Namibia) »
Keynote Address
Joaquim Chissano.jpg
Joaquim Chissano (Former President of Mozambique) »
Keynote Address
Stefan Sofianski.jpg
Stefan Sofianski (Former Prime Minister of Bulgaria) »
Keynote Address
Kjell Magne Bondevik.jpg
Kjell Magne Bondevik (Former Prime Minister of Norway) »
Keynote Address
Mark Laar.jpg
Mark Laar (Former Prime Minister of Estonia) »
Keynote Address
James Mancham 3.jpg
Sir James R. Mancham (Founding President of the Seychelles) »
Keynote Address
mike_kenneth.jpg
Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Prime Minister of New Zealand) »
Keynote Address
Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz.jpg
Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz (Former Prime Minister of Poland) »
Keynote Address
Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic.jpg
Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic (President of Croatia) »
"The US-Russian Relationship"
Alfred Sant.jpg
Alfred Sant (Former Prime Minister of Malta) »
Keynote Address
clip-16-th.jpg
Mirko Tommassoni (Former Captain Regent of San Marino) »
Keynote Address
Vaira Vike-Freiberga.jpg
Vaira Vike-Freiberga (Former President of Latvia) »
Keynote Address
Cassam Uteem.jpg
Cassam Uteem (Former President of the Republic of Mauritius) »
Keynote Address
clip-09-th.jpg
Jorge Sampaio (Former President of Portugal) »
Keynote Address

Our Institutions:

Our Programs:

Contact Us

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy USA
601 13th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20005, USA
August-Bebel-Str. 68, D-14482 Potsdam
0049 30 68229345 // 0049 171 4993 640
communication@culturaldiplomacy.org

© ICD - Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. All rights reserved | Contact | Imprint | Privacy Policy