Historic FICAC East Asia Region Meeting held in Bangkok - Strong Executive Elected Sitting:(from left) Dean Hon. Dr. Henry Chan (Hong Kong/Macau), Vice Dean Hon. Amelia Ablaza (Philippines), Hon. Arnold Foote, President of World Federation of Consuls, Hon. Dr. Virachai Techavijit, Chairman of East Asia Region, Dean Hon. Vayakone Bodhisane (Laos), Dean Hon Soy Pardede (Indonesia) Standing: Sec. Gen. Hon. Phung Anh Tuan (Vietnam). Vice Dean Hon. Andrew Ma (Hong Kong), Dean Hon. Dato Eskay Abdullah (Malaysia), Vice Dean Hon. Moetaryanto (Indoniesia), Vice Dean Hon. Carlo Anzon (Vietnam),. Dean Hon. Vince Caros (Philippines), Consul Hon. Luis Ablaza (Philippines). Hon. Dr. Virachai Techavijit (Thailand) was elected Chairman of the FICAC East Asia Region, Vice Chairman Hon. Vince Carlos (Philippines) and Secretary General Hon. Dato Eskay Abdullah (Malaysia). The FICAC East Asia Regional conference was held on May 21, 2009.

FICAC Directors meet in Cyprus From left; - Hon. Dr. Virachai Techavijit (Director), Hon. Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl (Chairman FICAC North America), Hon. Aykut Eken (Director/Treasurer), Hon. Tasos Anastasiades (Observer), Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio (Vice President), H. E. Andreas Mavrommatis, Hon. Arnold Foote (FICAC President), Hon. Costas Lefkaritis (Director), Hon. Demosthenis Severis (Past President HCCC). At the presentation ceremony held after the FICAC Director's meeting held in Limassol Cyprus on 25th April 2009, Past President H. E. Andreas Mavrommatis received the FICAC Silver Star, the highest Consular Honour of the Federation, from President Hon. Arnold Foote. The Board of Directors of the World Federation of Consuls unanimously decided to give recognition to Past President Andreas Mavrommatis for his excellent contribution during his Presidency to the development of the Federation. Past President Andreas Mavrommatis thanked the President and members of the Board for the honour given to him stating that it was deeply appreciated by him. He wished the World Federation of Consuls continued success and congratulated the Board of Directors on the excellent progress made by the Federation.

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II Honoured Prince Albert II was awarded the FICAC Gold Star, the highest honour given only to distinguished world leaders. Secretary of State of the Principality of Monaco H.E. Mr. Jacques Boisson receiving the FICAC Gold Star on behalf of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of the Principality of Monaco at the FICAC 25th Anniversary Banquet at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel in Monaco. The FICAC Monaco Consular Conference and the FICAC 25th Anniversary Past Presidents Awards Banquet were organized in cooperation with the Association des Consuls Honoraires de la Principaute de Monaco and were a huge success. Special thanks and appreciation to the Monaco Association was expressed by President Arnold Foote on behalf of all delegates. The World Federation of Consuls was extremely honoured to receive the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II for both events in Monaco. Secretary of State, H.E. Mr. Jacques Boisson, gave an interesting and informative address and declared the FICAC Monaco Consular Conference open. His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II, the Sovereign Prince of the Principality of Monaco. President Arnold Foote asked Secretary of State H.E. Mr. Jacques Boisson to convey to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II our warmest thanks and gratitude for having accepted the honour of this assembly and having granted his High Patronage to our Conference and Banquet. Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Frank Biancheri, also gave excellent support to the event. The Federation had the honour to welcome the Ambassador of France, H.E. Mrs. Odile Remik and the Ambassador of Italy H.E. Mr. Franco Mistretta, whose presence and contribution was greatly appreciated by all.

FICAC Monaco Conference and Banquet a huge success - Arnold Foote President of the World Federation of Consuls Hon. Arnold Foote in his welcome speech at the FICAC 25th Anniversary Awards Banquet at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel in Monaco said: Welcome to the FICAC 25th Anniversary Past Presidents Awards Banquet. ...More...

History of the World Federation of Consuls by Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio, V.P.- FICAC On the 2nd of October 1982, at Hotel d'Angleterre in Copenhagen, the President of the Consular Corps in Denmark, the Hon, Mr. Ole Olsen, welcomed colleagues from Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Finland, Greece, Norway and from Sweden. ...More...

President John Kufuor Honoured Ghana President Kufuor received the FICAC Gold Star, the highest honour given only to distinguished world leaders. President Arnold Foote in his address at the Presentation ceremony said: Somewhere I read that you are often referred to as the "gentle giant," due in part to your obviously imposing height. Gentility is a quality not often associated with professional politicians, so the fact that you have been so regarded by many is an outstanding tribute. Certainly you are a giant in Ghanaian, West African and continental African political life and development, and by extension in the wider world. More...

President Foote Presents a Copy of FICAC News to Jamaica's Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall Governor General of Jamaica the Most Honourable Sir Kenneth Hall seen above receiving a copy of the latest publication of FICAC News - featuring the FICAC conference in Ghana - the magazine of the World Federation of Consuls. The FICAC News was presented by Honourable Arnold Foote, President of FICAC at King's House Jamaica recently. The Governor General congratulated the Directors and Members of FICAC for the excellent work that is being done by the Federation worldwide.