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ARF-D Is Trusted With More Duties In Socialist International
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February 5, 2013
Following the XXIV Congress that took place in Cape Town, South Africa
last September, the Socialist International held the first meeting of
its Council, in Cascais, Portugal, from 4-5 February and discussed
mainly about organizational issues. The event was hosted by SI member
the Portuguese Socialist Party.
Under the main heading `The World Economy: Our Vision for Growth, Jobs
and Sustainable Development' the Council brought together leaders and
delegates from SI member parties worldwide, as well as specially
invited guests. António José Seguro, the host party's leader and SI
Vice-President, gave a keynote speech.
ARF-D was represented by Bureau member and SI Vice President Mario
Nalbandian and Bureau member Vahan Hovhannesyan.
Chaired by George Papandreou, SI President, former Prime Minister of
Greece, former President of PASOK party and by Luis Ayala, SI
Secretary General, the Council addressed the following dimensions of
the main theme: `The Eurozone Crisis: From here, which way forward?'
and `Emerging and Developing Economies and Multilateral Institutions
in an `Out of Crisis' Strategy'.
In light of recent events, two emergency items were added to the
agenda:`Latest developments concerning the efforts of the people in
the Arab World to advance the democratic agenda', on which key actors
from political parties and movements active on this issue made
presentations to the Council; and, `Mali: Supporting peace, security
and democracy in the Sahel'.
The Council meeting established the different organs of work of the
Socialist International for the new period. These included special SI
Commissions, regional and thematic Committees, Working Groups and
Campaigns launched.
Speeches were given by delegates and guests. Resolutions and
statements on the central issues of discussion were adopted at the
close of the meeting.
Additionally, the Council decided to re-launch the campaign for an end
to the violence against women.
Head of the Socialist Party of Portugal, António José Seguro (left)
welcomes SI Vice President, ARF-D Bureau member, Mario Nalbandian.
Based on the relative decision of the Presidium's February 3 session,
the Council elected the members of the regional and thematic
committees, commissions, working groups and statutory committees. The
Council also elected two Vice Presidents for the seats that were left
vacant and decided upon membership approval or upgrading issues. The
number of thematic committees and working groups was increased by the
formation of new ones with objectives such as Accountability and
Transparency, Political Education, Democracy and Poverty. SI Vice
President Mario Nalbandian participated in the session.
ARF-D Bureau member, CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Committee
Co-Chairman, Vahan Hovhannesyan
Hovhannesyan was elected Co-chairman of the Committee for the CIS the
Caucasus and the Black Sea, a position previously held by Nalbandian.
For the first time, ARF-D was also elected member of the Statutory
Committee on Finance and Administration.
The Socialist International is the worldwide organization of social
democratic, socialist and labor parties. It currently brings together
170 political parties and organizations from almost 140 countries.
In 2003, ARF-D was the first one among CIS political parties, to hold
a SI full membership status.
The ARF Women's Group is a full member of the SIW (Socialist
International Women). The youth organization of the ARF, the Armenian
Youth Federation, is a full member of the IUSY (International Union of
Socialist Youth).
ARF-D Press Offic
From: A. Papazian
http://www.arfd.info/2013/02/05/arf-d-is-trusted-with-more-duties-in-socialist-international/
February 5, 2013
Following the XXIV Congress that took place in Cape Town, South Africa
last September, the Socialist International held the first meeting of
its Council, in Cascais, Portugal, from 4-5 February and discussed
mainly about organizational issues. The event was hosted by SI member
the Portuguese Socialist Party.
Under the main heading `The World Economy: Our Vision for Growth, Jobs
and Sustainable Development' the Council brought together leaders and
delegates from SI member parties worldwide, as well as specially
invited guests. António José Seguro, the host party's leader and SI
Vice-President, gave a keynote speech.
ARF-D was represented by Bureau member and SI Vice President Mario
Nalbandian and Bureau member Vahan Hovhannesyan.
Chaired by George Papandreou, SI President, former Prime Minister of
Greece, former President of PASOK party and by Luis Ayala, SI
Secretary General, the Council addressed the following dimensions of
the main theme: `The Eurozone Crisis: From here, which way forward?'
and `Emerging and Developing Economies and Multilateral Institutions
in an `Out of Crisis' Strategy'.
In light of recent events, two emergency items were added to the
agenda:`Latest developments concerning the efforts of the people in
the Arab World to advance the democratic agenda', on which key actors
from political parties and movements active on this issue made
presentations to the Council; and, `Mali: Supporting peace, security
and democracy in the Sahel'.
The Council meeting established the different organs of work of the
Socialist International for the new period. These included special SI
Commissions, regional and thematic Committees, Working Groups and
Campaigns launched.
Speeches were given by delegates and guests. Resolutions and
statements on the central issues of discussion were adopted at the
close of the meeting.
Additionally, the Council decided to re-launch the campaign for an end
to the violence against women.
Head of the Socialist Party of Portugal, António José Seguro (left)
welcomes SI Vice President, ARF-D Bureau member, Mario Nalbandian.
Based on the relative decision of the Presidium's February 3 session,
the Council elected the members of the regional and thematic
committees, commissions, working groups and statutory committees. The
Council also elected two Vice Presidents for the seats that were left
vacant and decided upon membership approval or upgrading issues. The
number of thematic committees and working groups was increased by the
formation of new ones with objectives such as Accountability and
Transparency, Political Education, Democracy and Poverty. SI Vice
President Mario Nalbandian participated in the session.
ARF-D Bureau member, CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Committee
Co-Chairman, Vahan Hovhannesyan
Hovhannesyan was elected Co-chairman of the Committee for the CIS the
Caucasus and the Black Sea, a position previously held by Nalbandian.
For the first time, ARF-D was also elected member of the Statutory
Committee on Finance and Administration.
The Socialist International is the worldwide organization of social
democratic, socialist and labor parties. It currently brings together
170 political parties and organizations from almost 140 countries.
In 2003, ARF-D was the first one among CIS political parties, to hold
a SI full membership status.
The ARF Women's Group is a full member of the SIW (Socialist
International Women). The youth organization of the ARF, the Armenian
Youth Federation, is a full member of the IUSY (International Union of
Socialist Youth).
ARF-D Press Offic
From: A. Papazian