Members of the diplomatic corps in Washington, DC gathered to acknowledge several Ambassadors who have contributed to the Global Ambassador’s Journal, Vol. III, Special Edition 2019 (www.globalambassadorsjournal.com)
The Global Ambassador’s Journal is a specialized magazine indexed by the U.S. Library of Congress and published under the aegis the International Union of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Global Ambassador’s Journal is the first magazine of an international organization to be devoted solely to the publication of articles and studies by worldwide diplomats focusing on diplomacy and international relations. Published only two times a year, each issue features exclusive articles by the highest ranking diplomats of each country sharing valuable information for the international business communities.
Characterized by diversity, the publication brings together current and former ambassadors from different corners of the world who expressed the will to become a voice for their countries. The ambassadors are thus given the opportunity to share their ideas, challenges, the resilience of their countries, and the joy of success.
Included in this special edition were: H.E. Majid Bouguerra, Ambassador of of Algeria to the United States of America; H.E. Hynek Kmonicek, Ambassador of Czech Republic to the United States of America; H.E. Francisco Carrión Mena, Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States of America; H.E. Jānis Sīlis, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Ireland; H.E. Keith Azzopardi, Ambassador of Malta to the United States of America; H.E. Cristina Balan, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States of America; H.E. Wilson M. Masilingi, Ambassador of Tanzania to the United States of America; H.E. Frederic Edem Hegbe, Ambassador of Togo to the United States of America.

Talking about the content of this edition, the Editor-in-chief, Ms. Isabelle Vladoiu said, “In the previous editions of the journal, the emphasis was put on rebuilding the peace and security, democracy and rule of law, this time the focus is on growth, investment, the presentation of national values, and the open invitation to get to know these countries closely.”
“Unlike other magazines where you are restricted by the questions asked in the form of interviews, Global Ambassador’s Journal is the Voice of International Diplomacy. This is your voice. Not someone else’s idea. It is your communication,” continued Ms. Vladoiu.

President of IUBCCI, Mr. Manuel Oancia talked about the mission and vision if the International Union of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He then acknowledged each of the Ambassadors present that have authored in the journal with the IUBCCI Silver Pin in recognition of their contribution to worldwide economic diplomacy.
