The congratulation of the political world for the election as ICJP new chairperson
These are only some of the many messages arrived from all the institutional and political world to congratulate Fiamma Nirenstein for her election as new Chairperson of the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians (ICJP), that took place on June 29 at the ICJP congress in Jerusalem
BERLUSCONI: WITH NIRENSTEIN TO RETURN TO ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN DIALOGUE
Statement by Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy
June 30, 2011
(ASCA) - Rome, 30 June: “I would like to congratulate, on behalf of myself and the Government, the Honourable Fiamma Nireinstein on her election as President of Jewish MPs around the world, decided with a unanimous vote by the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians”. In a statement Silvio Berlusconi also emphasizes that “this prestigious and authoritative role is the culmination of a cultural commitment and political passion that the Honourable Nirenstein, Member of Parliament for the PdL and Vice-president of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, has always demonstrated both in Italy and abroad in defence of those values of freedom, democracy and peace that unite Italy and Israel. This is a struggle that also sees us working alongside one another for a return to dialogue as the only means for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as fighting dictatorships and the fundamentalist terrorism that are hindering democratic revolutions in the countries of the Middle East and Mediterranean Africa”.
The Prime Minister concludes by saying: “I hope that the Honourable Nirenstein will, in her new role, succeed in obtaining the successes and positive outcomes for which she has always striven with courage, tenacity, great spirit of service and trust in freedom.”
MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES; GIANFRANCO FINI
July 5, 2011
Dear Hon. Nirenstein,
I'm glad to send you my deepest and most sincere congratulations for your recent election, with unanimous vote, as Chairperson of the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians, during the recent congress held in Jerusalem.
I'm certain that fulfilling this prestigious task, you will give a concrete contribution to the cause of freedom and democracy, with a particular attention to the resumption of Israel-Palestinian dialogue aimed at achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. It is constantly necessary to monitor to prevent the rise of fundamentalist drifts that can endanger the stability of the region.
I believe that in the performance of your new, noble duties, you will spread the civil and intellectual passion that has always characterized your political action and your cultural commitment.
I send you my best wishes and warmest regards.
Gianfranco Fini
President of the Chamber of Deputies
FRATTINI: THE APPOINTMENT OF NIRENSTEIN IS GOOD NEWS FOR ITALY
Statement by Franco Frattini, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs
June 30, 2011
(9Colonne) Rome, 30 June: “It’s wonderful news for Italy and for all those who value civil engagement and the ideals of freedom and tolerance”. These were the first words with which Foreign Affairs Minister, Franco Frattini, greeted the election of Fiamma Nirenstein, by a unanimous vote of the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians, as President of the Jewish MPs around the world. “Fiamma Nirenstein is a courageous intellectual”, continued Minister Frattini, “who has made the promotion of democratic ideals throughout the world her mission in life. She has translated her cultural heritage into a valuable testimony of political commitment:
politics understood in the noblest sense of the word, especially with regard to fighting all forms of fundamentalism and defending human rights. In Hon. Nirenstein, the values of the Jewish tradition are married with the pursuit of dialogue. She will most certainly perform her new and prestigious role in a manner that brings honour to Italy and makes a significant contribution in restoring peace and constructing a stable Middle East”.