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Friday, November 30, 2018
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Welcome Dinner for Heads of State/Government
Emcee: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Co-chair, International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)-Asia Pacific; Minister (2015-2016), Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Nepal
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Prime Minister (2009-2011), Nepal; Chairman of Invitation Committee, Asia Pacific Summit 2018-Nepal
Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
Toast: H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Republic of Kiribati |
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Welcome Dinner for International Summit Participants at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
Emcee: Mrs. Genie Kagawa, Director, Executive Office, UPF International
Welcome Greetings: Dr. Tageldin Hamad, Vice President, UPF International
Special Remarks: Hon. Bhubaneswar Kalita, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, India; Chair, IAPP-India
Chief Guest’s Remarks: Hon. Ishwor Pokhrel, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Government of Nepal |
Saturday, December 1, 2018
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SESSION I: OPENING PLENARY: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: INTERDEPENDENCE, MUTUAL PROSPERITY AND UNIVERSAL VALUES
Emcee: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Co-chair, IAPP-Asia Pacific; Minister (2015-2016), Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Nepal
Nepal National Anthem
Welcome Remarks: H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Prime Minister (2009-2011), Nepal; Chairman of Invitation Committee, Asia Pacific Summit 2018-Nepal
Welcome Greetings:
Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
Hon. Vijay Jolly, Senior Leader, Bharatiya Janata Party, India; Standing Committee Member, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP)
Founder’s Address: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, Universal Peace Federation (UPF)/IAPP
Inaugural Address: H.E. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Keynote Addresses
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister, Cambodia
H.E. Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor, Myanmar
H.E. Baron Waqa, President, Nauru
Hon. Maria Leonor G. Robredo, Vice-President, Philippines
His Highness Afioga Tuimalealiifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, Head of State, Samoa
H.E. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli, Governor-General, Tuvalu
H.E. H.D. Deve Gowda, Prime Minister (1996-1997), India
H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister (2008-2012), Pakistan
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SESSION II: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: PEACE, DEVELOPMENT, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
Session Chair’s Statement: Hon. Krishna B. Mahara, Speaker, House of Representatives, Nepal
Speakers
H.E. Johnson Toribiong, President (2009-2013), Palau
Hon. Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua, Speaker, Tonga
H.E. Andrés Pastrana, President (1998-2002), Colombia
H.E. Hassan Ghafouri Fard, Vice-President (1989-1994), Iran
H.E. Ati George Sokomanu, President (1980-1989), Vanuatu
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SESSION III: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: THE ROLE OF FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Launching of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) in Asia-Pacific
Interfaith Prayers by Religious Leaders
Buddhism: Ven. Dr. Udugampola Hemaratana, Principal, Sri Bodhiraja Dhamma School, Sri Lanka
Christianity: Rev. Suamalie Naisali Tafaki Iosefa Naisali, Unified Reformed Christian Church, New Zealand
Hinduism: Dr. Shivamurthy Shivacharya Mahaswami, Religious Head, Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Brihanmath, India
Islam: Shaikh Kuat Minuarov, First Imam, The Religious Administration of Kazakhstan's Muslims
Session Chair’s Statement: Dr. Tageldin Hamad, Vice President, UPF International
Statements of Support
Buddhism: Ven. Sobhita, Principal, International Buddhist Education Center, Myanmar
Catholicism: Dr. K.B. Rokaya, Secretary-General, National Council of Churches, Nepal
Hinduism: Dr. Chintamani Yogi, Founder Principal, Hindu Vidyapeeth School, Nepal
Islam: Dr. Kazi Nurul Islam, Professor and Founding Chair, the Department of World Religions and Culture, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Jainism: H.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh, Founder President, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, India
Protestantism: Rev. Geoffrey Alacky, President, RIM-EPI-Centre for Leadership Empowerment, Solomon Islands
Sikhism: Mr. Pritam Singh, Chairperson Gurudwara Guru Nanak Satsang, Nepal
Taoism: Mr. Li-Hsiung Chou, President, Ikuantou Yilan County, Chinese Taipei
Special Remarks: Hon. Shyam Jaju, National Vice President, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India
Reading of the Resolution and Call to Action: Dr. Shrivatsa Goswami, Chair, IAPD–Asia-Pacific
Signing of the Resolution
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
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SESSION IV: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: CLIMATE CHANGE
Session Chair’s Statement: H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Republic of Kiribati
Speakers
Hon. Nalinee Taveesin, Minister (2012-2013), Thailand; Standing Member, ICAPP
Rev. Suamalie Naisali Tafaki Iosefa Naisali, Unified Reformed Christian Church, New Zealand
Hon. Tiruchi Siva, Member of Parliament, India representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, India
Ms. Gozde Dizdar, International Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, CAPDI, GD Global, Turkey
Dr. Bishwa Nath Oli, Secretary, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal
Presentation of the Kathmandu Declaration on Climate Change
Closing Statement: H.E. Anote Tong, President (2003-2016), Republic of Kiribati
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SESSION V: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: THE ROLE OF MEDIA
Session Chair’s Statement: Mr. Thomas McDevitt, Chairman, The Washington Times, USA
Speakers
Mr. Masahiro Kuroki, President, Sekai Nippo, Japan
Ms. Sambridhi Gyawali, Executive Director, Nepal Republic Media
Mr. Jung Hee Taeg, President, Segye Ilbo, Korea
Mr. Aljo Bendijo, People's Television Network (government media), Philippines
Dato' Muhammad Nasir Hamzah, Deputy Chairman, Karangkraf Media Group, Malaysia
Padmashri Alok Mehta, Pathfinder Publishing Delhi, India
Mr. Humphrey Hawksley, BBC Foreign Correspondent, London, England
Ms. Claudia Rosett, Foreign Policy Fellow, Independent Women’s Forum, USA
Mr. Binod Raj Gyawali, Managing Director, Nepal Republic Media
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CLOSING SESSION: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME: PEACE INITIATIVES AND PEACE PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD
Session Chair: Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul, Vice Chair, UPF Asia-Pacific
Speakers
UPF Peace Initiatives: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chair, UPF International
The Role of Parliamentarians in Peace-building: Hon. Jiko Luveni, Speaker, Parliament, Fiji
Development, Good Governance and the Role of Parliamentarians: Hon. Chan Yeol Lee, 3-time Lawmaker and Chairman of Education Committee, National Assembly of Korea
Nepal’s Peace Process: H.E. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister, Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal
Chief Guest’s Address: H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Prime Minister (2009-2011), Nepal; Chairman of Invitation Committee, Asia Pacific Summit 2018-Nepal
Reading of the Kathmandu Declaration for Peace and Cooperation: H.E. Krishna V. Rajan, Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal; Member, Global Peace Council, UPF International
Closing Statement: Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Regional Group Chair, UPF in Asia-Pacific
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PEACE AND FAMILY FESTIVAL: Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Strengthening Marriage and Family
Special Message: Hon. Chitra Lekha Yadav, Minister of Education (2014-2015), Nepal; Member of Parliament, Nepal
Significance of the Peace and Family Festival: Dr. Robert Kittel, Summit Director of Education
Congratulatory Message: Dr. Shrivatsa Goswami, Head Priest, Sri Radha Raman Temple, India
Interfaith Prayer for Peace & Water of Harmony Ceremony
Bahai: Mr. Narendra Pandey, Coordinator, Bahai Spiritual Center, Nepal
Buddhist: Ven. Lama Phub Dorji, Head Monk, Abbot Gasa Monastery, Bhutan
Christian: Archbishop Danilo Serrano Santualla, Private General, One Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church, Philippines
Hindu: Shree Damodar Gautam, President, World Hindu Federation-Nepal
Muslim: Dr. Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organization, India
Jain: Dr. Padma Muni Ji Maharaj, Jain Monk, Nepal
Sikhism: Mr. Gyani Govinda Singh, Guru Nanak Satsang, Nepal
Peace and Family Festival Main Ceremony
Leadership and Good Governance Award to H.E. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister, Government of Nepal
Chief Guest’s Address: H.E. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister, Government of Nepal
Resolution to Launch the International Mayor’s Association for Peace (IMAP)
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