EMU Cyprus Meeting, 20-22 September 2013 (Behixhudin Shehapi & Bogusław R. Zagórski)

EMU Cyprus Meeting "Islam in the South of Europe" Sicily - The Balkans - Cyprus 20-22 September 2013 -------------------------------- Friday, 20th September 2013 Evening Reception Adem Koç, General Coordinator of the Academy Cyprus, Welcoming speech Prof. Dr. Nevzat Yalçıntaş, Honorary President of the EMU "The Importance of Islam in the South of Europe" A minister from the TRNC (TBC) Beşir Atalay, Deputy PM of the Republic of Turkey (TBC) Reception Dinner Saturday, 21st September 2013 Brief introductions to the theme of the gathering: Adem Koç / Malik Sezgin - Welcoming Abu Bakr Rieger, President of the EMU - Opening words Greetings of VIP's Tea / Coffee Break / Encounters among participants First Talk: "Islam in Europe - Past, Present, Future", Abu Bakr Rieger, President of the EMU Lunch break followed encounters among participants Second Talk: "Islam in the South of Europe", Prof. Dr. Ferid Muhic Tea / Coffee Break / Encounters among participants Third Talk: "History and Present of Islam on Cyprus", Speaker TBC Tea / Coffee Break / Encounters among participants Fourth Talk: "The Role of NGOs in the Preservation and Development of Islamic Identity in the Balkans", Cihangir İşbilir, General Coordinator, Union of the NGOs of the Islamic World Conclusions and Closing Muslim Youth Encounters, European Muslim Youth & Muslim Youth from Cyprus Sunday, 22nd September 2013 Board Meeting of the EMU / Consultations with Members & Friends City Tour