“Addressing Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values” November 30 – December 3, 2018; Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal Program Schedule Saturday, December 1 10:00 am Opening Plenary: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values” Welcome by MC: Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Co-chair of International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in Asia Pacific and Former Minister, Government of Nepal Nepal National Anthem Welcome Remarks: H.E. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of Asia-Pacific Summit Invitation Committee Welcome Greetings: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman of UPF International Welcome Greetings: H.E. Jose de Venecia Jr., 5-time Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines and Founding Chair of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Founder’s Address by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder of Universal Peace Federation (UPF)/ IAPP Inaugural Address by: H.E. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Song: Keynote Addresses: (Seven minutes each) H.E. Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia H. E. Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar H.E. Baron Waqa, President of the Republic of Nauru Hon. Maria Leonor G. Robredo, Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines His Highness Vaaleto’a Sualauvi II Tuimalealiifano, Head of State of Samoa H.E. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli, Governor-General of Tuvalu H.E. H.D. Deve Gowda, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of India H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Former Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 12:30 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm Session II: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of our Time: Peace, Development, Good Governance and the Role of Parliamentarians” (Seven minutes each) Session Chair: Hon. Krishna B. Mahara, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal Hon. Pany Yathotou, President of the National Assembly of Lao People’s Democratic Republic H.E. Johnson Toribiong, Former President of Palau Hon. Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua, Speaker of the Kingdom of Tonga Hon. Jejwarick H. Anton, Vice-Speaker of Nitijela (Legislature of the Marshall Islands) 1 Page “Addressing Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values” November 30 – December 3, 2018; Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal H.E. H.E. H.E. H.E. 4:00 pm 4:30 pm Andrés Pastrana Arango, Former President of Colombia Hassan Ghafourifard, Former Vice-President of Iran Christopher J. Loeak, Former President of the Marshall Islands Ati George Sokomanu, Former President of Vanuatu Tea / Coffee Break Session III: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of our Time: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations and Civil Society” Launching of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) in AsiaPacific Interfaith Prayers by Religious Leaders (Seven minutes total): Buddhism: Ven. Dr. Udugampola Hemaratana, Principal, Sri Bodhiraja Dhamma School, Sri Lanka Christianity: Rev. Suamalie Naisali Tafaki Iosefa Naisali, Unified Reformed Christian Church, New Zealand Hinduism: Dr. Shivamurthy Shivacharya Mahaswami, Religious Head, Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Brihanmath, India Islam: Shaikh Kuat Minuarov, First Imam, The Religious Administration of Kazakhstan's Muslims Session Chair’s Statement: Dr. Tageldin Hamad, Vice President & Director, Office of UN UPF Int'l Statements of Support: Buddhism: Ven. Sobhita, Principal of the International Buddhist Education Center, Myanmar Catholicism: Bishop Paul Simick, Vicar Apostolic of Nepal Hinduism: Dr. Chintamani Yogi, Founder Principal of Hindu Vidyapeeth School, Nepal Islam: Dr. Kazi Nurul Islam, Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of World Religions and Culture, Dhaka University, Bangladesh Jainism: Dr. Muni Lokprakash Lokesh, Founder President, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, India Protestantism: Rev. Geoffrey Alacky, President, RIM-EPI-Centre for Leadership Empowerment, Solomon Islands Sikhism: Mr. Pritam Singh, Chairperson Gurudwara Guru Nanak Satsang, Nepal Taoism: Mr. Li-Hsiung Chou, President, Ikuantou Yilan County, Chinese Taipei Special Remarks: Hon. Shyam Jaju, National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India Reading of the Resolution and Call to Action: Dr. Shrivatsa Goswami, Chair of IAPD Asia-Pacific Signing of the Resolution Hitting of the Gong Group Photo Sunday, December 2 2 Page “Addressing Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values” November 30 – December 3, 2018; Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal 9:00 am Session IV: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Climate Change” (Seven minutes each) Session Chair: H.E. Anote Tong, Former President of Kiribati and SunHak Peace Prize Awardee H.E. Kessai Note, Former President of the Marshall Islands Hon. Nalinee Taveesin, Former Minister of Kingdom of the Thailand and Standing Member of ICAPP Rev. Suamalie Naisali Tafaki Iosefa Naisali, Unified Reformed Christian Church, New Zealand Hon. Tiruchi Siva, Member of the Parliament of India representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, India Dr. Xiaoyi Jin, Secretary General, Global Parties Climate and Ecological Alliance, USA Ms. Gozde Dizdar, International Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, CAPDI, GD Global, Turkey Dr. Bishwa Nath Oli, Secretary, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal Presentation of the Kathmandu Declaration on Climate Change by (5) Q&A Closing Statement: H.E. Anote Tong, Former President of Kiribati 10:30 am Tea/Coffee Break 11:00 am Session V: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: The Role of Media” (Seven minutes each) Session Chair’s Statement: Mr. Tom McDevitt, Chairman, The Washington Times, USA Mr. Masahiro Kuroki, President, Sekai Nippo, Japan Ms. Sambridhi Gyawali, Executive Director, Nepal Republic Media Mr. Jung Hee Taeg, President, Segye Ilbo, Korea Mr. Aljo Bendijo, People's Television Network (government media), Philippines Mr. Thol Ngornthay, Deputy Director of News Department, Ministry of Information, Cambodia Padmashri Alok Mehta, Pathfinder Publishing Delhi, India Mr. Humphrey Hawksley, BBC Foreign Correspondent, London, England Ms. Claudia Rosett, Foreign Policy Fellow, Independent Women’s Forum, USA Mr. Binod Raj Gyawali, Managing Director, Nepal Republic Media Q&A 12:30 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm Closing Session: “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Peace Initiatives and Peace Projects around the World” Session Chair: Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul, Vice Chair, UPF Asia Pacific “UPF Peace Initiatives” by Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, President, UPF international “The Role of Parliamentarians in Peace-building” by Hon. Jiko Luveni, Speaker of the Parliament, Fiji “Peace, Development, Good Governance and the Role of Parliamentarians” by Hon. Chan Yeol Lee, 3-time Lawmaker and Chairman of Education Committee, National Assembly of Korea “Nepal’s Peace Process”: H.E. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal 3 Page “Addressing Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values” November 30 – December 3, 2018; Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal Chief Guest’s Address: H.E. Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, Former Prime Minister, Government of Nepal Reading of the Kathmandu Declaration for Peace and Cooperation: H.E. Krishna V. Rajan, Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal and Member, Global Peace Council, UPF International Closing Statement: Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Regional Group Chair of UPF in Asia-Pacific 3:30 pm Tea/Coffee Break 4 Page