Kofi Annan to Address World Textile Summit 2011
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As a unique surprise prepared for the upcoming ITMA 2011 in Barcelona , ITMF and CEMATEX have announced that Mr. Kofi Anan , the former UN Secretary – General will be a keynote speaker at the first ITMA-ITMF World Textile Summit on 21st September 2011.
The Summit is a one-day event, bringing together textile-industry leaders and some of the world’s most influential thinkers and policymakers in strategically important fields such as economics, trade, technology and sustainability.
As a speaker, Mr. Anan reiterates the responsibility of businesses and individuals to address environmental challenges; to undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; to protect human rights and to encourage the development and transfer of environmentally sustainable technologies.
Commenting on this achievement , Mr.Steve Combes, President of CEMATEX, said: “We are privileged to have secured the participation of Kofi Annan, who is a true world figure and pre-eminent statesman. His championing of the UN Global Compact is inspirational and his insights will be of exceptional value to textile business leaders.”
On his behalf , Mr. Bashir H. Ali Muhammad, President of the ITMF, said: “Mr Annan’s name is known and respected throughout the world. His intended presence with us in Barcelona is further confirmation that this is an event that textile industry leaders will not wish to miss.”