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    ARF-D Is Trusted With More Duties In Socialist International

    http://www.arfd.info/2013/02/05/arf-d-is-trusted-with-more-duties-in-socialist-international/
    February 5, 2013

    Following the XXIV Congress that took place in Cape Town, South Africa
    last September, the Socialist International held the first meeting of
    its Council, in Cascais, Portugal, from 4-5 February and discussed
    mainly about organizational issues. The event was hosted by SI member
    the Portuguese Socialist Party.

    Under the main heading `The World Economy: Our Vision for Growth, Jobs
    and Sustainable Development' the Council brought together leaders and
    delegates from SI member parties worldwide, as well as specially
    invited guests. António José Seguro, the host party's leader and SI
    Vice-President, gave a keynote speech.
    ARF-D was represented by Bureau member and SI Vice President Mario
    Nalbandian and Bureau member Vahan Hovhannesyan.

    Chaired by George Papandreou, SI President, former Prime Minister of
    Greece, former President of PASOK party and by Luis Ayala, SI
    Secretary General, the Council addressed the following dimensions of
    the main theme: `The Eurozone Crisis: From here, which way forward?'
    and `Emerging and Developing Economies and Multilateral Institutions
    in an `Out of Crisis' Strategy'.

    In light of recent events, two emergency items were added to the
    agenda:`Latest developments concerning the efforts of the people in
    the Arab World to advance the democratic agenda', on which key actors
    from political parties and movements active on this issue made
    presentations to the Council; and, `Mali: Supporting peace, security
    and democracy in the Sahel'.
    The Council meeting established the different organs of work of the
    Socialist International for the new period. These included special SI
    Commissions, regional and thematic Committees, Working Groups and
    Campaigns launched.

    Speeches were given by delegates and guests. Resolutions and
    statements on the central issues of discussion were adopted at the
    close of the meeting.
    Additionally, the Council decided to re-launch the campaign for an end
    to the violence against women.


    Head of the Socialist Party of Portugal, António José Seguro (left)
    welcomes SI Vice President, ARF-D Bureau member, Mario Nalbandian.
    Based on the relative decision of the Presidium's February 3 session,
    the Council elected the members of the regional and thematic
    committees, commissions, working groups and statutory committees. The
    Council also elected two Vice Presidents for the seats that were left
    vacant and decided upon membership approval or upgrading issues. The
    number of thematic committees and working groups was increased by the
    formation of new ones with objectives such as Accountability and
    Transparency, Political Education, Democracy and Poverty. SI Vice
    President Mario Nalbandian participated in the session.


    ARF-D Bureau member, CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Committee
    Co-Chairman, Vahan Hovhannesyan
    Hovhannesyan was elected Co-chairman of the Committee for the CIS the
    Caucasus and the Black Sea, a position previously held by Nalbandian.
    For the first time, ARF-D was also elected member of the Statutory
    Committee on Finance and Administration.

    The Socialist International is the worldwide organization of social
    democratic, socialist and labor parties. It currently brings together
    170 political parties and organizations from almost 140 countries.

    In 2003, ARF-D was the first one among CIS political parties, to hold
    a SI full membership status.

    The ARF Women's Group is a full member of the SIW (Socialist
    International Women). The youth organization of the ARF, the Armenian
    Youth Federation, is a full member of the IUSY (International Union of
    Socialist Youth).

    ARF-D Press Offic




    From: A. Papazian
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