Diplomacy
MOEZ EDDINE SINAOUI - 2022
Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia in Italy - TUNISIA
for his constant commitment to a Diplomacy of people, respecting different identities and cultures.
At a difficult and extraordinary time in our history, Ambassador Sinaoui strongly supported the development of the 'United States of the World', aware of the need for this action in order to share knowledge and in this way combat wars, pandemics, social injustice, dissipation of resources, climate change and the destruction of creation.
For this action, he is awarded this Prize together with the nomination of "UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR OF THE WORLD", in the knowledge of his constant commitment to this action, which is indispensable for peace and shared development.
Awarding CeremonyRome, 05 september 2022
MOHAMED M. ABOU EL ENEIN - 2018
Businessman and Politician - EGYPT
The award was assigned Mohamed M. Abou El Enein for his efforts concerning the approximation of the Mediterranean peoples with regard to development; and exchanges. As an entrepreneur he is committed to valorization of the cultural and artistic heritage of Egypt and the countries Mediterranean waters of the South Bank.
Founder and president of Cleopatra Group, is the promoter of many important entrepreneurial projects. From 1995 to 2011 he was a member of the Egyptian Parliament, of which he has presided over various commissions and that he has represented in international fora.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 9 november 2018
SAR PRINCE TURKI AL FAISAL AL SAUD - 2015
President of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies - SAUDI ARABIA
For his efforts in reconciling peoples through the use of diplomacy and all acts of good will steering scientific production, enabling global fora and strategic studies reports disseminated and positively evaluated around the world, including the Mediterranean Region.
For his efforts in supporting the role of education as a fundamental element for the development of the Arab countries. His remarkable commitment reflects his sincere desire to persevere in forging a true alliance of civilizations, in the name of cultural diversity, and the principle of otherness among peoples.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 12 september 2015
Dr. JAMAL SANAD AL SUWAIDI - 2014
Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
For his efforts to reconciling peoples through the use of parallel diplomacy, which steers scientific production, global forums and strategic reports disseminated and estimated throughout the world, and, among others, in the Mediterranean area. His remarkable commitment reflects his desire to always achieve the alliance of civilizations, cultural diversity, and the principle of otherness among peoples.
Awarding Ceremony
Abu Dhabi, 27 april 2014
FELICIO ANGRISANO - 2014
Admiral - ITALY
Admiral Felicio Angrisano, with the sincerity of a seafarer and the kindness of a Naval Officer, is, for His men and women as well as for the whole civil society, a great example of constant commitment fot the safeguard of human life aiming at a culture of Peace.
His action is characterized by an extraordinary sense of “General Wellbeing” and by the coherence that enabled him to assign the unusual role of “Diplomacy of Peace” to Harbour Offices and Coastguard. When his men are the first to rescue and help the surviving immigrants, they represent the True Italy: Italy of solidarity and welcome.
The words of Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State at the Holy See, can well be applied to Felicio Angrisano: “We cannot remain indifferent to the dramatic distress of human beings. We have to demonstrate that peace is possible, that it is not utopia. Diplomats haven’t they the mission of working to make a happier world?”.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014
SERGE TELLE - 2014
Ambassador - FRANCE
A French diplomat, he was appointed ambassador in charge of the Euromed process in April 2008. In this role, he made a legal, political and administrative contribution on behalf of France at the heart of the new action called Union for the Mediterranean. This project is now irreversible and, despite the difficulties inherent in the Euromed region, it will have to contribute to promoting understanding, rapprochement and the indispensable convergence between the two shores of the Mediterranean. Serge Telle is one of the key players in bringing the Mediterranean out of the marginalisation that has worsened considerably in recent years.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014
in memory of CHRIS STEVENS - 2013
Ambassador of USA in Libia - USA
For his innovative action in USA Mediterranean policy especially in Libya, where he was Ambassador. As an enthusiastic supporter of the Arab World, where he cultivated his love for Arabic and Muslim culture and society, he made every effort to accelerate the democratization process opening the door to freedom and justice.
His premature death caused by a senseless act of terrorism that had nothing to do with the values of the Arabic and Islamic world galvanizes us in our efforts to accompany the Arabic countries on their difficult yet inexorable path towards democracy.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 january 2013
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - 2012
Secretary of State - USA
For his advocacy of a new US policy in the Mediterranean, thanks to which it was possible to support the 'Arab Spring' and start the long road to the democratisation of Arab countries based on freedom and solidarity.
She has always believed that Euro-Mediterranean Civil Society has an essential role in the peace process and shared development in the region.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 03 sptember 2012
LEILA SHAHID - 2011
Palestinian Authority Envoy to the European Union - PALESTINE
For its action in defence of Palestinian rights and for its strenuous commitment to lasting peace in the Middle East. She has always believed that Euro-Mediterranean Civil Society has an essential role in the peace process and shared development in the region.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 20 may 2011
S.A.R. WIJDAN AL-HASHEMI - 2010
Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Italy - JORDAN
By her action, she has contributed to spread the image and the excellences of Jordan and of the Arab World at a global level. Art, creativity and youth are the focus of her action, aiming at promoting a new concept of cultural diplomacy, overcoming conflicts and tensions.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010
CARL BILDT - 2010
Minister of Foreign Affairs - SWEDEN
He is the expression of cultural and political integrity and of a pluralist and democratic conception matured through a long journey and a long reflection. He has worked to create in his Country juridical and political conditions in agreement with international policies, always respecting Human Rights. His diplomatic activity is characterized by a strong action relying on the knowledge and sharing of the different problems in order to reach a cultural and political integration in the Euro-Mediterranean region, where Sweden is a leading subject.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010
URSULA PLASSNIK - 2009
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs - AUSTRIA
The Prize was awarded to the Minister Plassnik for her contribution in the promotion of the Euro-Arab dialogue through diplomatic initiatives able to build a coalition of shared values and interests with the full involvement of the Civil Society.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 12 april 2010
MASSIMO D'ALEMA - 2008
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs - ITALY
For his role in the UN Council concluded with the declaration against death sentences and for placing Italy, with the actions in Lebanon and other Countries, in the board of European interventions to establish peace in the Mediterranean and in the World. Thanks to his political action, Italian foreign policy regained credibility and respect in international field giving back to Italy an important role.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 6 february 2008
ERKKI TUOMIOJA - 2007
Finnnish Minister of Foreign Affairs - FINLAND
“If our aim is a world of peaceful coexistence, then dialogue among cultures on a common ground is indispensable, a possible dialogue, especially in the region of the Greater Mediterranean, so that each culture can discover the reasons of the other: Finland is one of the main players in this process”. These are the words used to grant the Mediterranean Diplomacy Award 2007 to the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja.
Awarding Ceremony
Tampere, 27 november 2006
MOHAMED BEDJAOUI - 2006
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Algeria - ALGERIA
Mohamed Bedjaoui is a model of both cultural and political integrity and of a pluralistic and democratic ideology, which is the final fruit of a long progress and deep reflection. He worked to achieve the political and juridical conditions of his Country in harmony with international policies and respecting human rights. His diplomatic activity is characterized by strong actions based on the understanding and sharing of different problems in order to come to a cultural and political integration in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 20 october 2006
MIGUEL ANGEL MORATINOS - 2004
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs - SPAGNA
His politics in favour of the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue laid the basis to re-launch the peace process for a shared development in the area. At the beginning as general director of the Spanish foreign policy for Africa and Middle East, then as special envoy of the European Union in the Middle East, Moratinos always carried out a diplomatic and political work of dialogue and mediation that avoided the worsening of the conflicts. Now, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, he is carrying out a concrete diplomatic action against prejudices and the global fear of terrorism, increasing social justice and multiculturalism, against the idea of Islam equal terrorism.
Awarding Ceremony
Cairo, 5 december 2004
PAOLO PUCCI DI BENISICHI - 2002/2003
Italian Ambassador to Spain - ITALY
For having demonstrated the common features and views of Italy and Spain. He retraced accurately the history connecting the two people and cultures and gave incentives to the two create a common strategy to re-launch the Barcelona Process for a stronger Euro- Mediterranean Partnership.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 january 2002
NEHAD ABDEL LATIF - 2002
Egyptian Ambassador to Italy - EGYPT
In a long and patient process he has built the bases for a strong Egyptian-Italian dialogue by solidifying the knowledge of the societies living on the two shores of the Mediterranean. He was one of the protagonists of the 2 nd Euromed Civil Forum of Naples In 1997, giving a constructive contribution for the cultural, economic and social cooperation.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 january 2002