Heads-of-State

Bertie Ahern (Prime Minister of Ireland 1997-2008)

The Scotland Forum 2025
(Edinburgh; September 1-4, 2025)

Bertie Ahern (Prime Minister of Ireland 1997-2008)

August 31st, 2025

Heads of State

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

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