Hello,
As our liaison to ALAC, I've been conspiring with Alan Greenberg on organizing a joint social evening in Brussels. The one we did in Seoul last year was very useful in terms of breaking ice and promoting mutual understanding between the two groups, and in fact it was a fun evening. Plus, this could help to lay a foundation for more dialogue and cooperation on substantive issues (on which we frequently agree) once the charter and related matters are sorted out.
The night of Thursday 24th looks like the only option. ALAC staff are scoping out the options; I presume we will be somewhere in the center of town that has food, serious beer, and isn't unduly expensive.
Could you please let me know asap whether you'll be able to join us so I can pass along a head count for the reservation? And I guess any special requirements...
Thanks,
Bill
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William J. Drake
Senior Associate
Centre for International Governance
Graduate Institute of International and
Development Studies
Geneva, Switzerland
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