 "Jews, Christians, Muslims: Peace...Today "
This exhibition was opened on Tuesday 21 June, in the entrance hall of the Palais.
This exhibition of paintings and sculpture on the theme of peace was organised by the association Accord et Fugue (Chord and Fugue) The works were inspired by religious texts – the Torah, the Bible and the Koran. Terry Davis, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, René van der Linden, President of the Parliamentary Assembly, and pastor Michel Hoeffel, President of Accord et Fugue, took part in the opening ceremony. (more ...)
Opening of the exhibition
In the human world, nothing can be taken for granted, Michel Hoeffel, President of the association Accord et Fugue, told his audience today at the opening of this exhibition inspired by the three great monotheistic religions. The President of the Council of Europe's PACE, René van der Linden, said that at its Warsaw Summit the Council had renewed its commitment to intercultural and interfaith dialogue, with its message of peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Secretary General Terry Davis concluded by stressing that far from being been based on war these three religions all regarded peace as the essential basis to achieving their goals.
 Statement by René van der Linden
Speech by Terry Davis
 The exhibition also coincides with the arrival the French Judeo-Muslim friendship bus at the Council of Europe on Tuesday 21 June at 2.30 pm.
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Nature of Western and Southern Lithuania
The Permanent Representation of Lithuania is organising an exhibition on "Nature of Western and Southern Lithuania". The exhibition will take place from 20 to 25 June 2005.
Official opening on 22 June 2005 at 2.30 pm.
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"Human Rights in the focus of children"
The exhibition on "Human Rights in the focus of children"
is organised jointly by the Information Office in Moldova and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Moldova to the Council of Europe. The exhibition will take place from 20 to 25 June 2005.
Official opening on 21 June 2005 at 1pm
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"Portugal – Museums on tour"
At the inauguration of this exhibition on Wednesday 22 June, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly emphasised the importance of art as a means of communication and said that intercultural dialogue was a Council of Europe priority. The Secretary General told his audience that museums were repositories of the collective memory and the vessels of our common cultural heritage. Finally, the Chair of the Committee of Ministers said that the exhibition was a perfect illustration of one of the priorities of the Portuguese chairmanship: cultural heritage and diversity.
"Portugal – Museums on tour", organised by the Permanent Representation of Portugal - from 20 to 25 June - Lobby of the Committee of Ministers
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"The European Defence Debate 1955-2005 "
Western European Union (WEU) Assembly presents the book The European Defence Debate 1955-2005. The presentation takes place on 23 June 2005 at 2.30 p.m
Place: Lobby of the Assembly Chamber
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