The British Embassy in Copenhagen and the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in co-operation with the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), have the pleasure of inviting you to a conference on Countering Terrorism: The Role of the United Nations18 February 2005, 09.15-12.00Eigtveds Pakhus, Room III, 2nd floorAsiatisk Plads 2 G, 1448 Copenhagen K The conference will examine what role the United Nations should play in the fight against international terrorism in the light of the recommendations of the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. The fight against terrorism is a main priority of Denmark as a member of the UN Security Council. Denmark will take over the chairmanship of the UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) on 1 April 2005. An introductory speech will be given by Ambassador Marie-Louise Overvad, Political Director, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speakers: Lord (David) Hannay is a member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. He has served as Britain’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the European Community (EC), and as the United Kingdom Special Envoy to Cyprus. Download Lord Hannay's speech (pdf, 51 KB) Ambassador Ellen Margrethe Lųj, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations. Download Ellen Margrethe Lųj's speech (pdf, 63 KB) Mark Huband, International Security Correspondent for the Financial Times, is an award-winning journalist and prolific author who has reported from Africa and the Middle East for the past 13 years. His books include Warriors of the Prophet: The Struggle for Islam and Brutal Truths Fragile Myths: Power Politics and Western Adventurism in the Arab World. Download Mark Huband's speech (pdf, 48 KB) The seminar will be held in English. Please note that registration is no longer possible. |
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