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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EVENTS

As the official journal of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mezhdunarodnaia zhizn' (the Russian-language edition of International Affairs) often hosts distinguished guests from around the world. Here are photos from some recent events hosted by Mezhdunarodnaia zhizn'. 



July 22, 2009. Mezhdunarodnaia zhizn' continues to celebrate its 55th anniversary with another installment of its "Golden Collection" lecture series and a reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. The event was attended by UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura, who gave a speech on cultural diversity.
 
UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura with International Affairs Editor-in-Chief Armen Oganesyan.
 
Koichiro Matsuura speaks in front of Russian and foreign diplomats and guests.
 
Koichiro Matsuura meets high-level officials at the reception. Current International Affairs Editor-in-Chief Armen Oganesyan (l) with former Editor-in-Chief Boris Piadyshev (r). 


March 27, 2009. Mezhdunarodnaia zhizn' hosts a reception celebrating its 55th anniversary and the launch of its "Golden Collection" lecture series. The event was attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who formally opened the lecture series with a speech on the challenges facing the world today and the UN's relationship with Russia.  
 
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with International Affairs Editor-in-Chief Armen Oganesyan.
 
Ban Ki-moon is presented with a copy of International Affairs by the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Armen Oganesyan. 
 
Ban Ki-moon reviews a copy of International Affairs. 
 
Ban Ki-moon meets distinguished Russian and foreign guests during the reception. 

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