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  Joseph Deiss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Deiss (born January 18, 1946) is an economist and Swiss politician.
From 1995 to 1996 Deiss was vice-president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council.
At this time at university, Joseph Deiss was also the chairman of the Board of Directors at Schumacher AG in Schmitten (FR) and chairman of the Raiffeisenbank in Haut-Lac, Courtepin (FR).
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 World Economic Forum Knowledge Navigator - Welcome to the Annual Meeting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Joseph Deiss, President of the Swiss Confederation and Federal Councillor of the Economy, said the state has the role of provider of security and a legal framework, and the private sector is a generator of wealth.
Deiss pointed to the UN and World Trade Organization as means of achieving negotiated and shared solutions within a multilateral framework.
Deiss appealed businesses to "assume their share of social and ethical responsibility in their use of resources and in the creation of wealth.
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 swissinfo swiss information business culture news informations of switzerland :NEWS - détail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Deiss, who is also Switzerland’s economics minister, explained that Mexico wanted to be treated separately from its big neighbour, the United States.
Deiss also mentioned that the free trade agreement which came into force in July 2001 between Mexico and the European Fee Trade Association, of which Switzerland is a member, had brought good results.
Joseph Deiss was the first Swiss president to pay an official visit to Mexico.
www.swissinfo.org /sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=106&sid=5339628   (615 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Deiss' book on Herculaneum is probably the cream of the crop and an essential one to any scholar or amateur classicist/archaeologist who is interested in the other little seaside city.
Deiss provides a good overview of the difference between the destruction of Herculaneum and the destruction of Pompeii which had a great effect on the excavation of the cities.
Deiss also gives a good overview of the town and what is know about it, the objects that were found there and how different buildings were used.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0892361646?v=glance   (1063 words)

  
 swissinfo swiss information business culture news informations of switzerland: Front - Story Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Deiss said this imbalance was a good reason to renegotiate the current accord, dating back to 1971.
Deiss is being accompanied during his six-day trip by a delegation including Pierre Mirabaud, chairman of the Swiss Bankers’ Association, and Ueli Forster, president of the Swiss Business Federation, economiesuisse.
The Swiss president, Joseph Deiss, and the Japanese finance minister, Sadakazu Tanigaki, have agreed to renegotiate a key double taxation accord.
www.swissinfo.org /sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=105&sid=5272170   (623 words)

  
 GN Online: Swiss FM calls for India, Pakistan talks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Visiting Swiss Foreign Minister Joseph Deiss yesterday called for dialogue between Pakistan and India to find a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute and other issues plaguing relations between the two neighbours.
Before coming here, Deiss visited Afghanistan and the developments in that country, particularly the progress of the political process and reconstruction prospects, were at the centre of the talks with the Pakistani foreign minister.
Deiss also held talks with Pakistani Law Minister Khalid Ranjha and top officials of the National Reconstruction Bureau, the political think-tank of the military government.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/print.asp?ArticleID=48186   (328 words)

  
 IRVAJ English -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In addition to Deiss, who will be here at the head of a high level delegation, the Swiss ambassador to Iran and several officials from the tax organization will also be present at the signing ceremonies.
Deiss is visiting Iran upon an invitation of his Iranian counterpart, Kamal Kharrazi, who visited Switzerland in June 2000, added the press release.
Deiss is one of the seven members of the Federal Council.
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 Joseph Deiss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He continued to complete a doctorate at the same university after which hespent some time doing research at King'sCollege at the University of Cambridge.
In 1983 he was made visiting professor at a number of Swiss universities: ETH Zurich, University ofLausanne and University of Geneva.
From 1993 to 1996 Joseph Deiss acted as National PriceSupervisor.
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 swisspolitics.org | Deiss seeks to boost ties with Japan
On Monday Deiss is due to see evidence of the close business ties during a tour of the research facilities of Chugai, the Japanese pharmaceutical firm in which Basel-based pharmaceutical giant, Roche, holds a majority stake.
Deiss added that one of the aims of his visit was to build up a “close relationship” with Shimamura, who took over the agriculture portfolio during a recent reshuffle of Koizumi’s cabinet.
Deiss will also use the trip to launch a long-term programme of Swiss cultural activities in Japan, which is scheduled to continue beyond next year’s World Expo in the country.
www.swisspolitics.org /en/news/index.php?page=story_inhalt&story_id=5259617   (556 words)

  
 Transcript: Albright, Swiss Foreign Minister Deiss Brief in Geneva
Deiss said they reviewed developments in the Middle East peace process, particularly the scheduled meeting in Geneva March 26 between President Clinton and Syrian President Hafez al Assad, and Albright thanked the Swiss government for agreeing to host the meeting.
Deiss also commented on the multilateral peace process, saying, "We have a firm conviction that this process will ease the implementing of peace solutions and that Switzerland is still committed to its role as a shepherd of human dimension."
Deiss said they discussed Chechnya and agreed that Russia needs to cooperate with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe, and international humanitarian organizations.
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 joseph_deiss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Economics Minister Joseph Deiss tells swissinfo good progress was made at World Trade Organization farm talks in Geneva despite the lack of a breakthrough.
Joseph Deiss Biographie et carrière Né le 14 janvier 1946 (57ans) Membre du parti démocrate-chrétien (PDC) A été élu le 11 mars 1999 en même temps que sa collègue de parti Ruth Metzler Ministre de...
The risk is not imminent, but it is acute.andquot; Economics Minister Joseph Deiss travelled to Washington last month to set the free-trade accord ball rolling after the Swiss...
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 Swiss president in Netherlands - EUbusiness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Swiss President Joseph Deiss on Monday began a two-day state visit to The Netherlands, where he was expected to discuss his country's relations with the European Union with Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, the next holder of the rotating EU presidency.
Deiss was welcomed at Valkenburg military airbase by Queen Beatrix and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander.
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 Deiss Family Genealogy
Edward J. Horst), son Anthony Joseph Deiss, daughter Magdalena Dorothea Deiss (m.
It should not be taken as the final word, or the authority on the Deiss family or any families or individuals described within its pages.
Descendants of Anton Deiss and Catherine Cramer, © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
www.webbdeiss.org /deiss   (427 words)

  
 Manuel d'économie politique Joseph Deiss: entre vie économique et théorie de l'économiste   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Et Joseph Deiss de plancher actuellement sur un nouveau manuel, destiné cette fois aux étudiants en économie politique de niveau universitaire.
Joseph Deiss a aussi visé une meilleure didactique dans la conception de ces deux tomes, preuve en est le nombre d'exemples et de cas d'école qui illustrent et complètent l'approche théorique.
Entre sons, cloches, et quadrature du cercle, Joseph Deiss, conscient de ces exigences et difficultés, estime que l'apprentissage gymnasial d'une discipline se doit de reposer sur une certaine rigueur et, qu'à ce niveau, il appartient à l'enseignant d'en faciliter l'accès.
www.unifr.ch /spc/UF/96decembre/deiss.html   (1189 words)

  
 Joseph Deiss Definition / Joseph Deiss Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Joseph Deiss (born January 18, 1946) is an economist and SwissThe Swiss Confederation or Switzerland is a landlocked federal state in Europe, with neighbours Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.
The country has a strong tradition of political and military neutrality, but additionally of international co-operation, and is home to many international organisations....
Joseph DEISS is the new President of the Swiss Confederation, replacing Pascal COUCHEPIN.
www.elresearch.com /Joseph_Deiss   (224 words)

  
 wiki/Joseph Deiss Definition / wiki/Joseph Deiss Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He continued to complete a doctorate at the same university after which he spent some time doing research at King's College at the University of CambridgeThe University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, after Oxford.
According to legend, the university was founded in 1209 by scholars escaping from Oxford after a fight with locals there....
In 19831983 is an integer and composite number that represents a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar....
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Federal Councillor Deiss argued that although respecting and ensuring respect for human rights is a permanent challenge, it has taken on a particular relevance in the world today.
Federal Councillor Deiss recalled the Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention, which was held on 5 December 2001, and Israel's obligations as the Occupying Power in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
On the subject of the rights of minorities, Federal Councillor Deiss mentioned Tibet and declared that an adequate form of self-determination should be found for this region.
www.swissemb.org /press/releases/humright.html   (327 words)

  
 Slovenia Business Week   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
After meeting Deiss, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel said the opening of the embassy was a fresh acknowledgement for Slovenia as well as a new impetus for further co-operation, also in economy.
Deiss also met with Prime Minister Janez Drnovsek and Minister of the Information Society Pavel Gantar, while he was also received by President Milan Kucan.
The future and enlargement of the EU, the situation in the world after the terrorist attacks in the U.S. as well as the situation in SE Europe dominated the agenda of Deiss's meetings with Slovenian officials.
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 Official visit by Federal Councillor Joseph Deiss, head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In the talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Rupel and Mr Deiss agreed that bilateral relations between their two countries were very good, with a continuous political dialogue, and that there were no unresolved issues between the two countries.
The Port of Koper is very important for the transit of Swiss goods and Mr Deiss explained that the port was not only of great importance to Central Europe, but also to the Swiss economy.
The ministers also talked about the OECD and Mr Deiss was informed of Slovenia's application for membership of this organisation, of which Switzerland already is a member.
www.sigov.si /cgi-bin/spl/mzz/eng/news_room/news/01102302.html   (572 words)

  
 Russia might conclude talks on accession to the World Trade Organization by the end of 2005
Deiss had a meeting on Friday in the framework of the current World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss the prospects of Russian-Swiss economic relations.
Deiss agreed to intensify economic cooperation between Russia and Switzerland.
Deiss that deputy economic development minister Vitali Savelyev had been appointed Russian chair of the Russian-Swiss Joint Intergovernmental Committee for trade and economic development.
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 Joseph Deiss Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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 Official visit by the Swiss Foreign Minister, Joseph Deiss PROGRAMME AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Minister of Foreign Affirs of teh Swiss Confederation, Joseph Deiss, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia on 23 October 2001.
The visit of Joseph Deiss to Slovenia on 23 October 2001 is understood as a confirmation of mutual interest to further strenghten all-round relations between Slovenia and Switzerland.
Meeting between the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Milan Kučan, and Swiss Foreign Minister Joseph Deiss.
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 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
In the presence of French Minister of Sport Jean-François Lamour, Swiss Federal President Joseph Deiss, IOC President Dr Jacques Rogge and WADA Chairman Richard Pound, the FIFA President then called upon football to help make the world a better place and to make a contribution to peace.
Addressing the Congress, Swiss Federal President Joseph Deiss referred to Switzerland's contribution to the foundation and activities of FIFA, and stressed that today, FIFA's role and duties stretch far beyond the boundaries of the football pitch.
Deiss also said that, "football allows youngsters to exploit their physical, emotional and spiritual potential as it is a 'school of life'."
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,101633,00.html   (562 words)

  
 October 1999
Federal Councillor Joseph Deiss, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will make an official working visit to London on 27 October 1999 to meet his counterpart, Robin Cook.
Although Federal Councillor Deiss and the British Foreign Secretary have met before at multilateral meetings, this is the first bilateral meeting of the two foreign ministers.
Federal Councillor Joseph Deiss, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Special Co-ordinator for the Stability Pact, Bodo Hombach, will open the first meeting of the Working Table for Democratisation and Human Rights in Geneva on Monday, 18 October 1999.
www.eda.admin.ch /eda/e/home/recent/press/press_old/1999/10.html   (630 words)

  
 Interview mit Aussenminister Joseph Deiss
Gesprächspartner Bundesrat Joseph Deiss (56) ist Schweizer Aussenminister.
Deiss ist Freiburger, verheiratet und Vater von drei erwachsenen Kindern.
OnlineReports: Herr Deiss, Sie traten in Münchenstein vor 500 Menschen für den UNO-Beitritt der Schweiz ein.
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 Archives 2004
Joseph Deiss, President of The Swiss Confederation - Joint Press Release on the Occasion of Japan-Switzerland Summit Meeting
Joseph Deiss, President of the Swiss Confederation, held a meeting on October 12, 2004.....
RTF The President of the Swiss Confederation, Joseph Deiss, makes an official visit to Japan from 11 to 14 October 2004...
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 Description of Selected News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
TEHRAN -- Visiting Swiss Federal Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Deiss and Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Tahmasb Mazaheri are slated to sign here Sunday an agreement to remove double taxation, IRNA reported.
In addition to Deiss, who is heading a high-level delegation, the Swiss ambassador to Iran and several officials from the Tax Organization will also be present in the ceremonies.
On an official two-day tour to the Islamic Republic starting Sunday, said Swiss Embassy, Deiss is visiting the country upon an invitation of his Iranian counterpart, Kamal Kharrazi, who visited Switzerland in June 2000.
www.tehrantimes.com /archives/Description.asp?Da=10/28/02&Cat=9&Num=3   (317 words)

  
 'Global problems require global solutions. We fall together or we succeed together' Interview with Joseph Deiss, ...
We fall together or we succeed together' Interview with Joseph Deiss, Minister of Economic Affairs of Switzerland
Interview with Joseph Deiss, Minister of Economic Affairs of Switzerland
Joseph Deiss, former Swiss minister of foreign affairs, was appointed to the ministry of economic affairs in January 2003.
www.siyassa.org.eg /esiyassa/ahram/2003/4/1/INTE1.HTM   (801 words)

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