MUNRFE Annual Conference 2017: Opening Ceremony
On 1 December, MUNRFE Annual Conference 2017 has officially started. The Opening Ceremony was successfully conducted and has marked the beginning of the first working day of four committees: High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Security Council, Commission of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and World Bank. More than 50 young diplomats from Russia, Republic of Korea, Germany, France, Japan, Indonesia, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Turkey and Pakistan gathered in Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok to demonstate their best skills and professionalism, to share their view on global challenges the world community faces and to propose their own solutions.
The introductory word was given by Mr. Evgeny E. Vlasov, Deputy Vice President for International Relations of Far Eastern Federal University, who emphasized his appreciation to the Model United Nations of the Russian Far East for its contribution to the youth prosperity and wished the organization successes in all undertakings. Furthermore, Ms. Elena A. Kiseleva, MUNRFE Executive Director made a statement on behalf of the organization and expressed her deepest gratitude to its strategic partner - Far Eastern Federal University for the constant support of MUNRFE activities and events.
In the continuation of the Opening Ceremony, Dr. Alexander N. Zubritsky, the Director of the Far Eastern Branch of «Russkiy Mir» Foundation noted the importance of cultural exchange, which facilitates promotion of Russian customs, traditions and Russian language itself. Furthermote, Mr. Evgeny S. Volosastov, the Second Secretary of the Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in Vladivostok also gave his welcoming speech noting the importance of the events directed to the improvement of leadership, public-speeking capacities, critical thinking and English language. Finally, the Secretary-General of MUNRFE Annual Conference 2017, Ms. Anna Timokhina made a statement wishing the delegates productive debates and fruitful negotiations. The Openinng Ceremony was followed by the Opening Plenary where the agenda items were adopted by the delegates by unanimous vote. Following the results of the Plenary Session, the first committee sessions have begun and will end on December 5, 2017.
MUNRFE expresses its sincere gratitude to distinguished speakers and warmly welcomes all the participants at the conference. We wish the delegates productive work and to enjoy the conference!