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6 Interview with 38 Interview de
Ozodbek Nazarbekov Ilhom Yabarboyev
Year of Peace and Trust ends –
8 Interview with 42 Templars and our work continues !
Yuri Sterk Freemasonry in Ireland
In September 2019, just on the The most effective way
12 Bulgaria dance 44 Ambassadors’ Recipes to brink of the global health crisis, the to diminish human
Foster Peace Dialogue United Nations General Assembly suffering, as well as the
14 Interview with proclaimed 2021 the International huge economic costs
H.E. Mr. Khalil-ur- 48 Dr Noha Baz Year of Peace and Trust. This was of conflicts and their
GA Resolution 73/338, adopted on aftermath, is to prevent conflicts
Rahman HASHMI pédiatre, écrivaine, the initiative of Turkmenistan, and from happening. Preventive diplo- leaders and political spectra. The
gastronome… it reaffirmed “…the Charter of the macy is diplomatic action taken to international diplomatic community
18 Interview with United Nations and its purposes prevent disputes from escalating is a vital part of this, because of the
Gry Tinde 52 Aline Kundig, and principles, and especially the into conflicts, and limit the spread trust it has created.
photographe genevoise commitment to settle disputes of conflicts when they occur. Its
through peaceful means and the most common form is in the work of We at Diva International Diplomat
22 From “Agenda for Peace” to determination to save succeeding Special Envoys, who are dispatched will continue to provide a platform
Dialogue Among Civilizations generations from the scourge of to crisis areas to encourage dialogue aimed at enhancing dialogue,
war....” The Resolution recognized which will resolve tensions peacefully. welcoming all views. Our dedicated
24 Credentials for Geneva the indispensable role global peace However, all this vital work has one team aim to contribute to trust,
Recognizing the important and trust play in the achievement prerequisite, which is fragile and peace, and all that International
Geneva represents.
of sustainable development goals, difficult to restore – Trust.
role of the Permanent Missions action on climate change, peace,
in Geneva security, and human rights – all “Breaking bread” together is not The city of Geneva planted the
an essential part of building back just food diplomacy, it sows the seeds of international cooperation
30 Ecole Moser : better. seeds of trust, building bridges that in the middle ages, then nurtured
strengthen and test it. This needs the shoots of peace action two
60 ans d’innovation However, 2021 presented a serious dialogue among individuals, nations, centuries ago, leading to the growth
pédagogique challenge to global leaders and or cultures, and takes different of multilateralism 100 years ago and
institutions due to unprecedented and forms – political talks, meetings, its blossoming in Geneva today.
unpredictable conditions. Adequately conferences and symposiums, joint This led to ‘International Geneva”,
protecting the population against events or even the arts. the concept first announced from
COVID-19, while reconciling their the UNOG rostrum almost three
opposing needs, created distrust. The UN is the only truly universal decades ago, turning the vision into
The world is slowly emerging from global organization, providing a reality. In past years this concept has
The views expressed are the Mailing address: Editor: Marit Fosse this shock, and we need to cure this full set of instruments to achieve been reinforced and become more
responsibility of the authors and do DIVA International Diplomat Deputy editor: Evelina Rioukhina “trust deficit disorder”, and restore peace or settle disputes peacefully visible; perhaps the only one not
not necessarily reflect the views p/a Salle de Presse 1 our most precious value – Peace. using diplomacy, envoys, good affected by the pandemic backlash.
of DIVA Palais des Nations Graphic Design: Iris Hariz In this aftermath, we will need new offices and mediation. The passing Trust in Geneva is solid and strong
© www.divainternational.ch 1211 Geneva 10 ® approaches to be successful. year demonstrated this yet again, – in the times to come, let us all work
Tel: +41 22 917 43 01 Contributing to this issue: but also that Geneva is the only together to make it stronger !
DIVA International is a publication Jean-Michel Wissmer, Maintaining peace and security place that can guarantee and assure
of Graficim Media Ltd E-mail: Mario Apostolov, Evelina Rioukhina, usually include preventive neutrality for dialogue, whether Evelina Rioukhina
29 Linconl’s Inn Field, Holborn, diva.international@gmail.com Christian David, Ita Marguet, diplomacy, peacekeeping, peace- between individuals, delegations, or
WC2A3EE, England Pierre-Michel Virot, Ryan Kennedy, building, countering terrorism, and summit meetings of political leaders.
Ekaterina Pinchevskaya disarmament. All are important, For many decades Geneva has
ISSN: 1660-1934 but preventive diplomacy is vital. engendered trust from all countries,

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