CRANS MONTANA FORUM

The International Role of the European Union

ITS STRATEGIES TOWARDS THE EAST, AFRICA, AND THE ARAB WORLD

June 24 - 27, 2009 in Brussels

20th Yearly Session

Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Prime Minister of Turkey

and Mr. Olli Rehn Commissioner for Enlargement

during the 20th Session of the Crans Montana Forum

To celebrate with an exceptional event the 20th anniversary of its creation, the CRANS MONTANA FORUM organized in June 2009 in Brussels an exceptional landmark Summit to reflect on some of the most pressing tasks facing our Political, Business, Cultural and opinion Leaders.

Again this year, the Forum welcomed Heads of Government, Ministers and their delegations from more than 120 countries, European Commissioners, Members of the European Parliament, Speakers of National Parliaments, High Officials from International and Regional Organizations, key decision-makers from Businesses, Academics…

Among the main topics addressed during this major event:

1. The European Future of Turkey

with the exceptional participation of Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Prime Minister of Turkey and Mr. Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Enlargement

2. The EU and Africa

under the chair of Mr. Louis Michel Member of the European Commission

3. Migration and Security

under the chair of Mr. Jacques Barrot Vice President of the European Commission

4. Public Health and Pandemia in Africa

under the chair of HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, Mrs. Maria da Luz Dai Guebuza First Lady of Mozambique, Mrs. Hajiya Turai Umaru Yar’Adua First Lady of the Republic of Nigeria, and Mr. Molefi Sefularo Deputy Minister of Health, South Africa

5. Energy Security : the future of Russian-European Relationship

under the chair of Mr. Karel de Gucht Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Belgium

6. The European Union and the Mediterranean

under the chair of Mr. Philippe de Fontaine Vive Vice Chairman, European Investment Bank

7. The European Union and the Arab World

under the chair of Mrs. Tokia Saïfi Member of the European Parliament, Chair, Political Commission Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, and Mr. Andris Piebalgs Member of the European Commission

8. The EU Foreign Policy Challenges

under the chair of Mr. Gerhard Sabathil Director, Strategy, Coordination & Analysis, DG Relex, European Commission

9. The After London G20 : The World Financial Market Recovery and the Role of the Specialised Financial Centers

under the chair of Mr. Peter Medgyessy Former Prime Minister of Hungary

You may find on this page the Forum’s Programme, list of Participants, key Pictures and key Speeches.

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Mozambique : Guest Country at the 20th Crans Montana Forum !

Mozambique was the Guest Country on the occasion of the 20th annual session of the Crans Montana Forum, June 24 to 27, 2009.

Mrs. Maria da Luz Dai Guebuza First Lady of Mozambique headed the delegation.

Among the most important Participants from Mozambique were Government Members like Mr. Aiuba Cuereneia Minister of Planning and Development and Mr. Salvador Namburete Minister of Energy.

The delegation also included Participants from the Business sector like Mr. Ghassan Ahmad President & CEO of Kudumba Investments Lda, Mrs. Catarina Dimande Marketing Manager, Intelec Lda, Mrs. Leyla Denis Figueiredo Marketing Manager, Hotel Mocambicano, Mr. Bernardo Eduardo Dramos Director General National Institute of Tourism INATUR, Mr. Abilio Soeiro Chairman,Grupo Boutiques de Maputo, Mr. Rafique Jusub Director of the Investment Promotion Centre, Mr. Joao José Macaringue Chairman, Institute of Export Promotion, Mr. Daniel Gabriel Tembe Chairman IGEPE, State Management Agency.

Numerous investment opportunities were presented on this occasion and notably in the sector of Tourism in preparation for the 2010 football World Cup.

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