Hungarian Foreign Minister at Yad Vashem Tomorrow

2005. november 13 22:03

Will present Avner Shalev and three Yad Vashem employees with high state decorations (November 13, 2005 – Jerusalem) Hungarian Foreign Minister Dr. Ferenc Somogyi and the Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Laszlo Vakonyi will visit Yad Vashem tomorrow, November 14, 2005. During his visit Dr. Somogyi will present Avner Shalev, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, with The Commander’s Cross with the Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, as well as state decorations to three Yad Vashem employees, in recognition of Yad Vashem’s work in promoting Holocaust education and remembrance in Hungary. The Yad Vashem staff who will receive decorations, in addition to Mr. Shalev, are Chava Baruch and Zita Turgeman, of the European Department of the International School for Holocaust Studies, who have worked to promote Hungarian educators seminars, (Knight’s Cross Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary), and Sari Reuveni, of the International Institute for Holocaust Research and a volunteer on the Commission for the Designation of Righteous Among the Nations (Officer’s Cross Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary). Following are press arrangements for the Minister’s visit: 9:00: Arrival, tour of the Holocaust History Museum – CLOSED to Cameras 9:45: Hall of Names, in the Holocaust History Museum – OPEN 10:30: Wreath-laying ceremony, Hall of Remembrance – OPEN 10:45: Presentation of State Decorations, International School for Holocaust Studies – OPEN Journalists wishing to cover the Minister’s visit are requested to coordinate with the media relations department: 02 644 3410. Contact: Estee Yaari / Foreign Media Liaison +972 2 644 3412/0 cell +972 050200 7072 fax: +972 2 6443409 estee.yaari@yadvashem.org.il www.yadvashem.org Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes Remembrance Authority, was established by the Knesset in 1953. Located in Jerusalem, it is dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, documentation, research and education. Yad Vashem is currently completing a major campus and program development initiative. Press information can be found at:
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