Members of the BA Friends associations from all over the world will meet to discuss many of the important societal issues that have an impact on the institutions and the individuals. The discussions are in line with the BA role in promoting dialogue. Some of the issues and topics that will be discussed include: Protecting Culture and the International Heritage, the Importance of Law, Human Suffering, Environment, Economy, in addition to discussing Reports by representatives of the International Friends and introduce new Friends Associations in Swiss, Panama, and Romania, and discussing the cooperation between the UNESCO and the BA by Mr. Richard Holmquist.