To an honorary doctorate in his Law School Aristotle University of Thessaloniki The Director of the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was announced, Maria Telalianin the presence of Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, members of the government and former ministers, in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou, Deputy Minister of Interior (Macedonia – Thrace) Costas Gioulekas, former Vice -President of the Government and former Minister Evangelos Venizelos MP Dimitris Kouvelas, Academics, Diplomats and Students.

“Today we are at a time of multiple crisis, which began with an inherent degradation of international security architecture, which has led to an almost paralysis of international organizations and today to a challenge overall international law” The Foreign Minister said in his address George Gerapetritis and added:

“This situation today requires legalists with the intellect, the spirit, the knowledge of Mrs. Telalian. I think, at this juncture the useful, beneficial, the real, the applied knowledge of international law, Mrs. Telalian, will help the country, help Europe to be able to get it out of Europe. based on principles and rules ”.

Mr Gerapetritis pointed out that M. Telalian has two special features, on the one hand “is active legal” and on the other hand they are one of the lawyers who evolve, that is, “is creative legal” with a strong view and knowledge on issues of international law and human rights, but at the same time has a creative view that produces “goodwill”. Added, that “Today this creative knowledge is more necessary than ever”. He was particularly mentioned at a time when the honored was the head of the Foreign Ministry’s Special Legal Service, a position he served for many years.

“I had a good luck. The good luck was, for Mrs Maria Teliani while I was in my capacity as Minister of State at the Maximus Mansion” Mr Gerapetritis continued and added: “With her retirement, the prime minister chose to upgrade her to his personal adviser and to have the opportunity to have the ideal tutoring of international politics, international diplomacy and international law that one could have, even if he did not know the future. Deep to thank you and tell you how much I am grateful for you “.

Mr Gerapetritis noted Mrs Telalian’s great contribution to diplomacy and national issues. Speaking about her term in OSCE, stressed that her presence there “especially now” With the new challenges on the international stage, it is very important and useful for the operation of the OSCE organs and added:

“Mrs Telalian was the only one – and I say so with knowledge – which could consent fifty -seven states, including states with structural differences. Russia and Ukraine voted in favor of Armenia and Azerbai. Above all for the positive sign that it has, not only in Greece, but also on the international stage. “

Deputy Foreign Minister spoke in personal tone Alexandra Papadopouloureminiscent of the common career for a thirty years in the same service as M. Telalian, which she characterized “Good friend” And excellent legal, while noting that even in the most difficult situations, it is there to give its support, to express its view and to help overcome any problem.

Also welcomed by the Secretary General of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education Nikos Papaioannouby conveying the greetings of the Minister of Education Kyriakou Pierrakakis And emphasizing the importance of great and experienced legal, such as Mrs Taliani, for the education of the new generation of legal and diplomas in the country.

Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister, Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, Evangelos Venizelos He pointed out that M. Telalian’s contribution to foreign policy management was particularly decisive, as did her own texts to him, in difficult negotiations to reach agreements on his own term of office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and added:

“He is the author of the most critical texts, all of this time in major foreign policy issues, and I am glad that the Thessaloniki Law School honors it with a title that deserves it absolutely. Because it honors Greece now and as the head of the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.

Ilia MP, former Minister and former Commissioner of the European Commission, Dimitris Avramopoulos He remembered the common path with the honored, at international meetings, when he was still a new diplomat, around the late 1980s, and pointed out that the defense of the UN Charter and International Law, which was always ambassador and served by Mrs. Telalianis today.

The Dean of the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Panagiotis Glavin He read a written message by former Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis about the proclamation of Mrs Taliani, who, among other things, emphasized the following:

“M. Telalian has been identified with the protection of our national interests, playing a decisive role in important legal affairs in our country. Her term in the Special Legal Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been exemplary, earning the title of Institutional Institution. Today he is the man I conclude every time I need a thorough legal knowledge and I am grateful for her.

The honorable was addressed by the Rector of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Charalambos Fidas and the Dean of Law School Panagiotis Glavin. Praise was read by the Deputy Dean of the Law School, Miltiadis Sarrigiannidis and followed by the alert ceremony.

The speech of Mrs Maria Telalian

“I would like to say that in my face today is honored by the whole of the Foreign Ministry’s Special Legal Service, to which I always belong spiritually, which from the outset of its establishment, with an excellent level of executives in training, morality, dedication I would say that it is one of the pillars of Greek foreign policy” Mrs Telalian said in her contradiction.

Mrs Teliani made reference to the years preceding today’s crises and had been described as the “Summer of International Law”That is, a long post -war period, during which international organizations promoted values ​​on the basis of rules, democracy, rule of law and human rights, at a time when the principles and rules of the United Nations Charter had hired an almost universal acceptance, a severity of its international relations, a system

“This multilateral cooperation, the principles and the rules on which it is based, are now being laid down as ever by forces trying to reshape the world order, with the aim of dismantling, or distorting global governance, or manipulating their international organizations or international organizations. In particular, those referring to the respect of territorial integrity, the prohibition of the use of violence in international relations and the dominant equality of states. In Syria, these violations depict.

Particularly for Ukraine, Mrs Taliani emphasized the help provided by the OSCE, as well as the office of which he is headed within the Organization, to educate national judges in cases of war and human rights crimes under national and international law and their readiness to help them.

Mrs Teliani pointed out that in other countries, the OSCE provides legal support for such issues, but noted that generally the budgets of international organizations have declined greatly in recent years, despite the obvious need for even more active interventions in crises.

He emphasized, however, that at the UN’s future conference a few months ago, member state leaders were in favor of maintaining the multiculture system in international relations and “rejuvenation” of the, to face today’s challenges while recognizing the “Immediate need to make the Security Council more representative, comprehensive, transparent, effective, democratic and responsible.”

Mrs Teliani also recalled the message of the UN Secretary -General, who has expressed the need for multilateral international cooperation to address planetary threats and challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, pandemics, organized crime, new technologies.

“So there is an urgent need to strengthen today of international organizations and the work that is especially the United Nations, if we want unilateralism not to return to international relations“Mrs Teliani said and added:

“And of course, only an international system that is based on cooperation and respect for the map of the United Nations and International Law can help the global community face today’s challenges. I believe that moments like those we are going through today are providing opportunities for change and reforms. Whatever we can to not live in the winter of international law. “