Some people stand on the sidelines and carp and criticise the work of others, and some people provide both the inspiration and the practical work to make ideas come to reality.

There has been keen interaction between the Finnish and Swedish Consular Corps during recent years. In 2004 The Consular Corps of Stockholm visited Helsinki and the Honorary Consuls of the Finnish Capital organized several get-togethers and calls on interesting sites.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS! The leadership of an international organization in the modern era is a unique opportunity to make an impact on the world in which we live.

From the desk of The Hon. Vagn Jespersen Mr. Foote – my friend! I have just received the honours you have given me through my son at the 8th World Congress of Consuls. For this – the work and thoughts behind it – I thank you very much.

Felag kjoerraedismanna á Íslandi, Iceland Consular Corps, held its Annual General Meeting in Reykjavik on the 21st of November, 2006.

Mr. Amarkai Amarteifio, Consul-General of Sweden and Dean of the honorary Consular Corps of Ghana met with his colleague members of the board of Directors of the World Federation of Consular Corps (FICAC) at the opening session of the Executive Committee meeting that took place in Accra yesterday.

The President of the World Federation of Consular Corps has described Ghana as one of the most suitable destinations for investment on the African continent. Mr. Roland Dahlman said, “I will ask any investor coming to the West Coast to come to Ghana.

Félag kjoerraedismanna á Íslandi, the Consular Associaiton of Iceland, was established in year 1964. On the 10th of December, 2004 the members of the association and their spouses celebrated this by a festive dinner at the Radisson SAS Saga Hotel in Reykjavik.

Dear Roland Dahlman, Thank you for your letter. The Asian tsunami, the worst natural disaster in modern times, of course affect us deeply. The endless suffering and the enormous loss of lives it has created for the people struck is hard to fathom.