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2014-09-17

馬的艾森豪獎:where is the "direct people-to-people contacts?"

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It is weird.  
The news report released that MYJ is going to receive the Eisenhower Medallion for his East China Sea peace initiative on September 19 in its Worldwide Conference: Tainan, Taiwan (2014), the four-day cultural and educational program September 17-20.
 
In the official webpage of the Eisenhower Medallion Recipients List, there was yet the reception information of MYJ, when the conference began on September 17, 2014.  

The People to People International, or PTPI, is to encourage and promote international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts.  Yet, Ma’s effort to resolve territorial disputes is not “direct people-to-peole contacts,” but “government-to-government,” or more precisely “party-to-party,” not to mention the fact that the initiative has always been a political slogan.    revised at 2100

President Ma to receive Eisenhower MedallionTaipei Times (2014.09.17) http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/09/17/2003599905
President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) has been named this year’s recipient of the Eisenhower Medallion for his efforts to promote regional peace, according to the US-based People to People International (PTPI) organization.

The award, presented by the organization founded in 1956 by then-US president Dwight D. Eisenhower, recognizes Ma’s East China Sea peace initiative that seeks to resolve territorial disputes in the area through peaceful means.

The 2012 initiative advocates that all claimants to disputed areas refrain from antagonistic actions; set aside their controversies and engage in dialogue; observe international law and resolve disputes through peaceful means; seek consensus on a code of conduct in the region; and establish a mechanism for the joint exploration and development of resources.

Ma, 64, was nominated by the PTPI’s Greater Tainan chapter and is to receive the award on Friday at the PTPI’s 21st worldwide conference that is being held from today until Sunday in Greater Tainan.

Tainan PTPI official Chang Fu-chuan (張富全) said Ma’s peace initiative, which urges trilateral discussions among Taiwan, Japan and China to reach an agreement on territorial disputes, was recognized and praised at a PTPI board meeting.

The award is presented to an internationally known individual or organization in recognition of their exceptional contribution to world peace during a period of at least five years, according to PTPI’s Web site.

Ma is the second Taiwanese to receive the honor, after Master Cheng Yen (證嚴法師), founder of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, in 1994.

Past Eisenhower Medallion recipients include former South African president Nelson Mandela (2010), tenor Luciano Pavarotti (2004), King Hussein I of Jordan (2002), archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu (2000), Medecins Sans Frontieres (1992), Mother Teresa (1988) and Neil Armstrong (1969).

PTPI promotes international understanding and world peace through cultural, educational and humanitarian activities.

東海倡議 總統獲艾森豪和平獎○中央社 (2014.09.16) http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstNews/201409160148-1.aspx
(中央社記者黃名璽台北16日電)總統馬英九2012年提出東海和平倡議,獲國際國民外交協會(People to People internationalPTPI)董事會推崇與認可,決定頒給馬總統艾森豪和平獎

馬總統19日將親自南下台南市領獎,美國前總統、PTPI創設者艾森豪的孫女瑪莉本有意來台,但因母親病危無法前來,改以書面方式恭賀馬總統獲獎。

中華民國國民外交協會台南市會新聞組副組長張富全受訪時表示,2012年在歐洲舉行PTPI20屆世界年會前,東海地區發生釣魚台爭議,馬總統提出東海和平倡議,呼籲各方以和平方式解決爭端,因此台南市會提出建議,經PTPI董事會通過,決定將今年的艾森豪和平獎頒給馬總統。

張富全說,馬總統的東海和平倡議提出從「三組雙邊」到「一組多邊」的具體步驟,加上南海發生類似爭議時,總統也呼籲各方以和平方式解決爭端等,都獲得PTPI董事會一致推崇與認可。

張富全說,PTPI董事會共有14席,今年來台的約有810,馬總統19晚間領獎前,將會與董事們先舉行約半小時會面。

中華民國國民外交協會台南市會將於917日至21日,於台南市舉辦第21PTPI世界年會,20多個國家、50多個分會都派代表前來,約250人來台。

世界年會每隔兩年一次,在全球各洲不同國家的城市舉行,2006年澳洲雪梨舉辦第17屆世界年會後,為提高台南市在國際間能見度,及推廣台南市美好都市,台南市會開始極力爭取舉辦世界年會;2012年歐洲愛沙尼亞世界年會時,透過當時擔任總會執行長艾森豪‧瑪莉、董事會主席Micah Kubic及副主席Anita Manuel鼎力推薦,台南市會終於爭取到主辦2014世界年會。

此外,台南市會表示,外交部及NGO國際事務處也全力協助2014PTPI世界年會最重要論壇:Challengesto Peace in Asia,透過東北亞及東南亞大使觀點,來了解亞洲區各國家對於維持和平的看法與對策。1030916

Established in 1956, People to People International (PTPI) has reached more than 160 countries with people of all ages participating in our programs.  It is a voluntary effort of private citizens promoting international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts.

PTPI is dedicated to enhancing cross-cultural communication within and across communities and nations.  Tolerance and mutual understanding are central themes.  While not a partisan or political institution, PTPI supports the basic values and goals of its founder, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

PTPI is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization with World Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri USA.  PTPI’s European Office is located in Berlin, Germany (http://ptpe.org).  PTPI qualifies for exemption from income tax under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).  The organization is funded by program fees, membership dues, and donations.

Eisenhower Medallion Recipients List  http://www.ptpi.org/community/medallionlist.aspx  accessed at 20140917 09:40
Degratias Niyizonkiza
2013
Nelson Mandela
2010
Prime Minister Sali Berisha
2009
Parents Circle Families Forum
2008
President Lech Walesa
2007
Her Excellency Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak
2006
Carol Bellamy
2005
Maestro Luciano Pavarotti
2004
Seeds of Peace
2003
His Late Majesty, King Hussein I of Jordan (posthumously)
2002
The Honorable Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu
2000
President Árpád Göncz
1999
Save the Children
1998
The Honorable Jimmy Carter
1997
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (posthumously)
1996
President Anwar el Sadat (posthumously)
1996
Dharma Master Cheng Yen
1994
Medecins Sans Frontieres
1992
Harold E. Stassen
1992
Ambassador Maxwell M. Rabb
1990
Mother Teresa
1988
President Ronald Reagan
1986
Norman Cousins
1984
Mrs. Marian Adair
1983
Dr. Y.C. James Yen
1983
Vice President George Bush
1982
Educational Travel Institute
1980
Mrs. Catherine W. Menninger
1980
Mr. Magnus von Braun
1976
Mr. Donald J. Hall
1973
Mr. Albert Pick, Jr.
1972
Mr. Joyce C. Hall
1971
Dr. Melville B. Grosvenor
1970
Neil Armstrong
1969
Ambassador George Venable Allen
1969
Frank H. Krusen, M.D.
1969
Mrs. Carter Collins
1968
Mrs. Renzo Sawada
1968
Mrs. Guido Panteleoni
1968
Dr. Louise Kim
1968
Arnold Palmer
1968
Dr. James A. McCain
1968


總統接見「總統您好!中華民國與美元首外交影像暨文物特展」美國訪華團一行○總統府 (2013.09.17) http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=30798&rmid=514
  馬英九總統上午接見「總統您好!中華民國與美元首外交影像暨文物特展」美國訪華團一行,除肯定美國前總統艾森豪(Dwight David Eisenhower)對臺之貢獻,並說明臺灣今年獲邀參加「國際民航組織」(ICAO)大會之外交成果。

  總統於致詞時表示,他昨日參觀該特展時指出,中華民國與美國在過去100年期間,雙方因多項合作發展,使彼此互蒙其惠,並讓雙邊關係歷久彌堅。

  總統說,中華民國與美國元首過去有2次重要會晤,分別為1943年前總統蔣中正與美國前總統羅斯福(Franklin Delano Roosevelt)在埃及開羅會議會晤,以及1960年美國總統艾森豪訪華時,與蔣前總統會面。

  總統進一步說明,「光復臺灣」為開羅會議重要成果,其中《開羅宣言》闡明「臺灣須歸還中華民國」,其後1945年《波茨坦公告》再度提出日本必須實行《開羅宣言》條件,使該條件成為日本《降書》一部分,亦為臺灣回歸中華民國版圖最有力量的法律文獻,而該文獻亦獲美國國務院視為條約或國際協定,具有法律效力。

  談及兩國關係發展,總統指出,美國政府於1954年艾森豪總統任內,與我簽署《中美共同防禦條約》,共同防衛臺灣抵抗共產侵略;又,1955年美國國會通過《臺灣決議案》(Formosa Resolution),授權美國總統可使用武力保衛臺灣安全;此外,1958「八二三砲戰」爆發後,艾森豪總統亦派國務卿杜勒斯(John Foster Dulles)來臺與蔣前總統發表共同聲明,並提供8吋砲武器,讓國軍有效反擊共軍侵略,進一步穩定戰後情勢,顯見艾森豪總統對臺貢獻在於「保衛臺灣」。

  總統強調,美國總統福特(Gerald R. Ford)卸任後,曾於1991年訪華,其後包括老布希(George H. W. Bush)、卡特(Jimmy Carter)及柯林頓(Bill Clinton)等卸任總統,以及奎爾(Dan Quayle)與高爾(Al Gore)等卸任副總統均曾來訪,顯示臺美在斷交後,仍積極推動雙邊關係。

  總統也談到,他就任總統後,積極改善與美國、日本及中國大陸關係,使我國與這些國家及地區之關係維持歷年來最安定與和平的狀態;其中,美國去年即給予我國人免簽證待遇,今年3月亦與我恢復《貿易暨投資架構協定》(TIFA)協商,未來希望臺美儘速簽署雙邊投資協定,並加入《跨太平洋夥伴協定》(TPP),使臺灣在區域經濟整合過程中,不致遭邊緣化。

  總統指出,我國自1971年失去聯合國代表權後,即無法參加聯合國專門機構組織及相關活動,而他5年前上任後,即積極尋求突破,並已獲致具體成果,例如自2009年起,我方以觀察員身分出席「世界衛生大會」(WHA),同時亦加入「世界貿易組織」(WTO)架構下之《政府採購協定》;此外,「國際民航組織」(ICAO)近日亦來函邀請我民航局長以特邀貴賓身分參加9月底在加拿大蒙特婁所舉行的第38屆大會。

  最後,總統強調,他目前雖無法正式訪問美國,但每次出訪中南美洲友邦時,均利用過境美國期間,與美方行政官員、國會參、眾兩院議員及地方首長會晤,並廣泛交換意見,進而增進雙邊關係;有鑒於美國將臺灣視為安全及經濟合作夥伴,雙方合作關係已持續向前邁進,並較臺美30年前斷交時有過之而無不及,此亦為美國自艾森豪總統以來,對華政策的本質。

  訪賓一行包括「國際國民外交協會」(People to People International)會長艾森豪(Mary Jean Eisenhower)、「艾森豪總統紀念館委員會」(Eisenhower Memorial Commission)執行長瑞德爾(Carl Reddel)及「福特總統基金會」(Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation)執行長卡瓦如梭(Joseph Calvaruso)伉儷等,由我外交部次長石定陪同,前來總統府晉見總統,總統府秘書長楊進添及國家安全會議秘書長袁健生也在座。


副總統接見「國際國民外交協會」(PTPI)總會長艾森豪女士○總統府 (2011.10.07) http://www.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=131&itemid=25489&rmid=514&sort=0&order=0
蕭萬長副總統上午接見「國際國民外交協會」(PTPI總會長艾森豪(Mary Eisenhower)女士,對訪賓遠道來華參加我建國一百年國慶活動,代表政府與人民表達由衷謝忱與歡迎之意。

  副總統指出,「國際國民外交協會」在艾森豪總會長領導下,會務相當活躍,促進了多項國際交流與合作計畫;渠本人亦多次訪臺,對我友善,期盼未來雙方能建立更密切的合作關係。

  副總統表示,他曾於1985年獲艾森豪獎學金赴美進修,故對艾森豪此姓氏倍感親切。由於適逢我建國一百年國慶大典前夕,副總統也誠摯歡迎艾森豪總會長共襄盛舉,親自體驗我舉國歡慶的喜悅氣氛。

  艾森豪總會長則感謝副總統撥冗接見,並祝賀我國一百歲生日快樂。訪賓由外交部主任秘書鄭天授及北美司司長令狐榮達陪同,前來總統府拜會副總統。


4 則留言:


  1. 與路上碰巧撞見希拉蕊的情況一樣,買的啦!

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  2. Huang George大

    我認為大大有點洗版的嫌疑
    請自制一點
    留一點空間給其他網友

    尊重他人,是文明的標準之一


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  3. 獲獎的原因(很世俗):

    美建艾森豪紀念堂 台灣捐百萬美金
    2015-07-15自由時報 駐美特派員曹郁芬
    http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1379625

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