Agreement (MoU) between FICAC and the Brussels Diplomatic Academy (Brussels University)
FICAC is pleased to announce that a Letter of Intent has been signed between the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium and FICAC, on October 17th, 2023.
This Memorandum will provide a much needed platform to facilitate the hosting of diverse activities by The Brussels Diplomatic Academy (BDA) and FICAC to advance the scope of diplomacy and dialogue in bridging a divided world at a critical juncture in world affairs.
The BDA was represented by Director Gunter Gaublomme and Global Affairs Advisor Ambassador, Dr. Len Ishmael. The signing ceremony marked the successful conclusion of negotiations between Ambassador Ishmael, Mr. Gaublomme, and FICAC’s President Emeritus Dr. Eken. Ambassador Ishmael has previously served as FICAC’s Honorary Chairperson of The Women in Diplomacy Committee.
The new President of ACONBRAS, Hon. Luiz Fernando Del Valle, was congratulated by FICAC President, Arnold Foote, at a very successful meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 16th April, 2015. Also present in the photograph are Past President of ACONBRAS, Hon. George Antoine, FICAC Secretary General, Hon. Aykut Eken, FICAC Directors, Hon. Costas Lefkaritis, Hon. Sylvain Cohen and Hon. Thomas Amaral Neves, along with Consul General of the Dominican Republic in Sao Paulo, Hon. Geomar Garcia and others. The President of ACONBRAS, Hon. Luiz Fernando Del Valle, pledged his Consular Corps’ full support for the World Federation of Consuls and looks forward to working even closer with the Federation.