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Meeting of the Lebanese network with the executive director of ALF, Mr. Andreu Claret (27/10/2008)

The meeting was held and chaired by Mrs. Salwa Saniora Baassiri, head of the Lebanese Network, on the occasion of the visit to Lebanon of Mr. Andreu Claret, executive director of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the dialogue between cultures. Among the members present were, Rev. Dr. Riad Jarjour, representing the Forum of Development, Culture and Dialogue; Mrs. Khadija Lakkis, from Lebanon Euro-Med group; Mr. and Mrs. Mustafa Adib, from CESMO; and Ms. Rima Maroun, representing Collective Kahraba. Discussions focused on the Foundation’s triennial program on large scale projects, aiming at reinforcing its role as a facilitator for good partnership and enhance its visibility; around the envisaged observatory to monitor the initiatives within the context of respect for diversity in each country; and a Think Tank to analyze and enhance awareness regarding the missions of the Foundation. Also discussed were the respective roles of youth as main targets and tools for change, of media in enhancing the visibility of the Foundation in the region, and that of arts in promoting intercultural dialogue.