Arnold Foote Re-elected President at World Congress of Consuls 2009 Held in Izmir Turkey, Nov. 14 - 18 Newly elected President Arnold Foote is seated with some of the delegates who participated at the Congress. 83 countries were represented. The 9th World Congress of Consuls held in Izmir Turkey was the largest and finest conference in the history of the World Federation of Consuls. President Foote's report to the Federation lasted for 1 hour and 25 minutes and President Foote received a standing ovation from all the delegates The new Board of Directors of the World Federation of Consuls: President - Hon. Arnold Foote - Jamaica Vice President - Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio - Ghana Secretary/Treasurer - Hon. Aykut Eken - Turkey Directors; Hon. K. L. Ganju - India Hon. Dr. Virachai Techavijit - Thailand Hon. Lamartine Hollanda Jr. - Brazil Hon. Costas Lefkaritis - Cyprus Hon. Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl - U.S.A. Hon. Panayotis Touliatos - Monaco Hon. Nikolaos Margaropoulos - Greece Hon. Dr. Mirza Ihktiar Baig - Pakistan

President Arnold Foote receives The FICAC Star, The highest consular honour of The World Federation From left; Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio, newly elected Vice President of FICAC, Hon. Peter Gad Naschitz, Past President of FICAC and member of the Advisory Council, Mrs. Patricia Foote and Hon. K. L. Ganju, newly elected Director of FICAC. This presentation was made at the Gala Banquet of World Congress of Consuls held in Izmir Turkey. Citation to Arnold Foote read by Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio Arnold Foote, the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) today salutes you as it acknowledges your achievements and contributions to the development of FICAC in particular, and your work towards the advancement of Consuls in general. We place on record some of your achievements. You created the FICAC Logo free of cost You also created the FICAC letterhead free of cost You created the FICAC website www.ficacworld.org free of cost You created the "FICAC News", the magazine of FICAC. You designed and instituted the FICAC Star in solid gold to be given only to distinguished world leaders, the FICAC Medal of Honour, the FICAC Medal of Distinction, the FICAC Award of Excellence and all other FICAC decorations. The FICAC 25th anniversary programme, which received so much global acclaim was your brainchild. You gave recognition to all Consuls who contributed to FICAC or the Consular Corps that they have the honour to serve You instituted the FICAC/UNICEF programme to raise funds for underprivileged children with HIV/AIDS You created the FICAC Advisory Council You instituted the FICAC Consular Privileges and Protection Committee You spearheaded the call for a revision of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations You developed the FICAC Regional programme. Now FICAC is represented in every region of the world. You started the FICAC trade promotion programme You re-registered FICAC as an NGO with ECOSOC status at the United Nations You promised to make FICAC more inclusive of Asia, Africa and the Americas. You have kept that promise. You arranged the British Airways deal for all members of FICAC You arranged the Hilton Hotel deal for all members of FICAC You created the slogan; "FICAC...Working hard to serve you better". FICAC cultural programmes are new phenomena that give welcome dimensions to the image of FICAC. You initiated the FICAC Education programme with Centre d'Etudes Diplomatiques et Strategiques to enrich and deepen our appreciation of the ethics and norms of Consular affairs. The historic FICAC Who's Who publication started under your leadership. Arnold, you are worthy of the award which comes to you today out of our recognition of your selflessness and commitment to the cause of FICAC. You have taken the organization to a very high level and broadened its horizons and perspectives. We salute you for your excellent contribution to the cause of the World Consular Corps and congratulate you. This recognition has never been more deserved in the history of the organization and never so unanimous. Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio Vice President World Federation of Consuls

Message from President Abdullah Gul
President of the Republic of Turkey

Mr. Aykut Eken Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 9th FICAC World Congress of Consuls Honorary Consul General of Jamaica to Turkey I wish to express my sincere greetings to the participants of the 9th World Congress of Consuls, and extend a warm welcome to those participants coming from abroad. I join all those who wish that this important Conference concludes successfully, fruitfully and will always remain as a memorable event. The globalization process continues to evolve with all its might. As such, social interaction has to keep up with this powerful pace. Falling behind can sow seeds of conflict, as we sadly come across on many occasions around the globe. In this regard, the International Federation of Consular Associations performs an important function in bringing peoples together and fostering mutual understanding. The basic mindset behind Turkey's foreign policy actually overlaps with the desires for much higher levels of global peace and stability. This is in fact what Honorary Consuls aim at too. So we continue to rely on their determined endeavours towards a better world. On behalf of the Turkish Nation, I wish to thank them for their efforts. I hope you will enjoy your stay in Izmir. Having hosted so many civilizations throughout history, I think that organizing this important Conference in this beautiful city seems most appropriate. Abdullah Gul President

Message from The Secretary of State, USA,
Hillary Rodham Clinton

THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON November 14, 2009 Dear Friends: On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, it is a great pleasue to send my warmest greetings to all those gathered for the 9th triennial World Congress of Consuls in Izmir, Turkey. Since 1982, the World Federation of Consuls has brought together Consular Associations from around the world in a spirit of solidarity and collaboration in order to better coordinate efforts and enhance the status and effectiveness of consular officers. This year's conference theme, "collaboration for economic and social prosperity," could not be timelier and highlights the role consular officers can and will play in revitalizing the world economy and expanding economic opportunity for all. As you gather in Izmir for an exciting program of events, please know you have my best wishes, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, for a healthy exchange of ideas and robust discussion of how we can work together towards our mutual goal of forging peace and prosperity across the globe. With best wishes for a successful conference, I remain Sincerely yours,

Message from former Governor General of Jamaica Sir Kenneth Hall
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Message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
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Opening remarks, Hon. Aykut Eken, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of WCC 2009
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Opening remarks from Hon. Turgut Koyuncuoglu, Dean of the Consular Corps of the Republic of Turkey
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Welcome address by Hon. Arnold Foote, President, World Federation of Consuls
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Speech by the President of the Borough of Brooklyn, New York
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Governor Cahit Kirac, Governor of Izmir Turkey, address at the opening ceremony of the World Congress of Consuls 2009
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