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I am very glad that UAAA is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year with the support and cooperation of all the members of the UAAA.
I would like to express a few words reviewing the performance of the UAAA in the last 15 years since its establishment and my personal opinion about the future of the UAAA.
Firstly, it is a great achievement that we could cooperate to build the International Mountain Museum at Pokhara, Nepal.
Secondly, the Asian position within the UIAA has now become stronger. UIAA was once considered as a Europe centered organization as there were language problems and cultural differences with Asian countries. Through the establishment of the UAAA, many people re-recognized the Asian countries and more Asian members have become Board Members and willingly participate in all sorts of activities.
Thirdly, cultural exchanges have deepened with greater opportunities for discussion about activities such as nature protection, prevention and counter high mountain climbing accidents, promoting mountain climbing to the youths, promoting and planning sports climbing competitions.
And, finally, I would like to talk about the future of the UAAA. UAAA should be the organization most indispensable for mountain climbers. Every country has it sown different situation, so we should identify the mountain climbers current needs and seek the necessary solutions.
The UAAA can exist with climbers; otherwise there is no meaning to have an association. I would like to ask your support and cooperation as before and for the prosperous future of UAAA.
I am also pleased that we are publishing Mountaineering in Asia: UAAA Past and Present on the occasion to mark the 15th anniversary of the formation of UAAA. I would also like to thank the Editorial Board for undertaking the task of preparing the book painstakingly and trying to chart the history and development of UAAA through the years. The member organizations must also be appreciated for the support and cooperation that they have extended in making this venture possible.
Fumio Tanaka
President, UAAA
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