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FORUM NEWS Bosnian from potential annihilation. very rich experience in dealing with the Bosnia and Herzegovina, small though Dato’ Hussin Nayan then added that media. In fact, he played a crucial role it may be, is relevant and has a place Malaysia had led the voice of modera- to increase public understanding of in the international arena. tion since its very formation. He said, Bosnian issues worldwide, especially “The anchor for Malaysia at every turn with respect to war, aggression and H.E. Ambassador Aminahtun Hj. A. of our growth has always been mode- devastation in Bosnia and Herzegovi- Karim, Deputy Director General of ration in all our practices, ranging from na, through media. H.E. Dr. Haris IDFR, in her closing remarks talked social order to economic to religion to Silajdzic briefly discussed the history, about her experience as a Malaysian politics.” Dato’ Hussin Nayan ended happenings and suffering of Bosnia Ambassador to Ukraine and Croatia. his remarks with an emphasis on the and Herzegovina. The lecture also She had also expressed hope for both importance of ensuring moderation as touched on the role and focus of the Malaysia and Bosnia-Herzegovina to our anchor and core national philoso- Bosnian Foreign Ministry, arms work together to advance and further phy regardless of the side of the politi- embargo on Bosnia as well as multi- the pursuit of the universal value of cal aisle we may stand on. cultural society. He believes that truth- moderation. ful and moderate approach in engag- In his lecture, H.E. Dr. Haris Silajdzic ing both media and the world has Sixty-eight participants from the diplo- mentioned that he possessed many never been more important for build- matic corps, government agencies, years of experience in his role as a ing trust because, in his words, “in the universities, think tanks as well as foreign minister, Prime Minister as well long run, it is impossible to hide media attended the lecture. as former member of the Presidency things.” At the end of his lecture, H.E. of Bosnia and Herzegovina and has Dr. Haris Silajdzic highlighted that The 31st ASEF Board of Governors’ Meeting in Riga, Latvia and Working Visit to Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia The Director General of Institute of was attended by 62 Governors and for the Governors and Note Takers. Diplomacy and Foreign Relations Note Takers from both Asia and There was also a cultural tour on 31 (IDFR) attended the 31st Asia Europe Europe member countries. May 2014 around Riga. Foundation (ASEF) Board of Gover- nors’ Meeting held in Riga, Latvia from Apart from the meeting, the contribu- To also fulfil the invitation from Tallinn 29 to 30 May 2014 and went on a tions from member countries and University of Technology (TUT), a working visit to Tallinn University of some of ASED project portfolios were working visit to Tallinn, Estonia was Technology, Tallinn, Estonia organised. During a meet- on 2 June 2014. ing, the prospect of people-to-people exchang- ASEF is an institute esta- es was discussed and the blished under the Asia Malaysian delegates were Europe Meeting (ASEM). As shown around the campus ASEF continues its work in and university’s facilities. In promoting mutual under- conjunction with the visit to standing of Asia-Europe TUT, meetings with the ties through intellectual, Estonian School of Diplo- cultural and people-to-peo- macy and the Ministry of ple exchanges, the meeting Foreign Affairs, Estonia was was set to discuss various also arranged. H.E. Andres issues especially with re- Unga, the Ambassador of gards to synergies between Estonia to Australia was ASEF’s activities with ASEM process. also discussed. The State Secretary of also present to welcome the Malay- During this meeting, the Governor the Ministry of Culture of the Republic sian delegates. from Malaysia, Dato’ Hussin Nayan, of Latvia and the State Secretary of was elected as the Asian Member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia the Finance and Audit Committee. It both hosted a reception and a dinner DIPLOMATIC VOICE 11