Special Events

49th Session of the APO Governing Body
26–28 June 2007, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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DAY 1 – Tuesday, 26 June
1 Preparatory Meeting in progress 3 Delegates entering Government House
At the Inaugural Session:
4 Cultural Ambassador of Mongolia Khongorzul Ganbaatar opening the meeting with a Mongolian long song 5 Acting APO Director for India N.A. Viswanathan delivering the opening address on behalf of APO Chairman Dr. Ajay Dua
6 Mongolian Presidential Adviser Zagd Tumenjargal delivering a message from the President of Mongolia 7 Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Tseren Davaadorj delivering the Inaugural Address
8 APO Director for Mongolia Dr. Pagvajav-Un Shurchuluu delivering the Welcome Address 8b Secretary-General Takenaka introducing Heads of Delegations
photo 9 Governing Body Meeting delegates
At the Plenary Session:
10 New APO Chairman and Vice Chairmen (R-L): Secretary-General Takenaka, Chairman Setyoko, First Vice Chairman Dr. Ghanizadeh, and Second Vice Chairman Chino 11 Secretary-General Takenaka presenting his annual report
12 Secretary-General being interviewed by Mongolian media
At the Welcoming Dinner Reception:
13 Dr. Shurchuluu hosting a welcoming dinner 14 Renowned classical and pop violinist Degi performing for the delegates

 

DAY 2 – Wednesday, 27 June
15 Plenary sessions held at the Khan Palace Hotel 16 New APO Chairman Setyoko speaking at a dinner reception to welcome the guests

 

DAY 3 – Thursday, 28 June
Scenes from the Chinggis Khaan State Complex – 13th Century National Park:
17a Performance of an ancient religious ritual 17b Local guide explaining the ritual
17c Delegates enjoying cultural performances
At the Closing Ceremony:
18 Closing session in progress 19 Secretary-General Takenaka giving his closing statement