JOURNAL
GROUP OF 77 SOUTH SUMMIT
GROUP OF 77 SOUTH SUMMIT
No. 4
PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS
Wednesday, 12 April 2000
All events take place at the Havana International Conference Center unless otherwise noted
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No. 4 PROGRAMME OF MEETINGSWednesday, 12 April 2000All events take place at the Havana International Conference Center unless otherwise noted
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8:00 |
Registration and accreditation [1]
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9:15 to 9:45
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Reception at the Havana International
Conference Center for the Heads of State and Government by H.E. Dr. Fidel
Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and of the Government of the
Republic of Cuba
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9:50 |
Entrance of the Heads of State and Government into the Plenary Hall
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10:00 to 11:00 |
Inaugural Ceremony of the South Summit |
Room 1 |
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ü Opening statement by the Chairman of the Summit, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the Group of 77 ü Welcoming statement by H.E. Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and of the Government of the Republic of Cuba ü Statement by H.E. Mr. Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, in his capacity as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement ü Statement by H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations
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11:00 to 11:30 |
Recess |
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11:30 to 13:00 |
First working session |
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ü Adoption of the draft agenda and organization of workü Statements by the Heads of State and Government
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13:00 to 15:00 |
Lunch
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15:30 to 18:30 |
Resumption of statements by the Heads of State and Government
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Room 1 |
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18:30 |
Departure to hotels |
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[1] Registration and accreditation will take place in the Hall of Mirrors at the Julio Antonio Mella Workers’ Social Club, located on 5ta. Avenida, at the corner of 146th Street. |
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EVENING RECEPTION |
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(12 April, 21:00 to 23:00) |
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Official reception hosted by H.E. Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and of the Government of the Republic of Cuba, in honour of the Heads of State and Government and the Heads of Delegations to the South Summit, at the Palace of the Revolution |
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SPECIAL NOTICESFor the interactive debate among Heads of State and Government, to be held on Thursday, 13 April, the Cuban Organizing Committee will provide an entry pass for each Head of State and Government and one member of their delegation. ****************************** The Cuban Organizing Committee invites the representatives of Governments and international organizations to stop by the Protocol Office (rooms 627 and 628) to pick up invitations to social events.
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LIST
OF SPEAKERS FOR THE GENERAL DEBATE
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FOLLOWING DAY MEETINGS AND EVENTSThursday, 13 April |
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9:30 to 9:50 |
Arrival of Heads of State and Government at the Havana International Conference Center
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10:00 to 13:00 |
Interactive debate among Heads of State and Government on the main themes of the South Summit
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Room 3 |
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10:00 to 13:00 |
General debate ü Statements by Heads of Delegation |
Room 1 |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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16:00 to 18:00 |
Resumption of statements by Heads of State and Government
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Room 1 |
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18:00 to 20:00 |
Dinner
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20:00 to 22:00 |
Resumption of statements by Heads of Delegation |
Room 1 |
LIST OF SPEAKERS FOR THE
GENERAL DEBATE
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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TRANSPORTATION FOR DELEGATES Regular shuttle bus service will be provided to transport delegates between their hotels and the International Conference Center. This service will continue throughout the Summit. The schedule is attached to this Journal. |
SOUTH SUMMIT PROTOCOL OFFICE The Protocol Office for the South Summit is located in room 605 or 606 in the International Conference Center (phone: 283465 or 283466, internal extension: 605 or 606). The arrival and departure dates and airline flight numbers of Heads of State and Government and Heads of Delegation should be communicated to the Protocol Office. |
INTERPRETATION Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Arabic, English, French and Spanish for all official meetings. During the working group meetings, interpretation will be subject to availability. During the general debate, should delegations wish to make their statements in a language other than one of the official languages of the Summit (Arabic, English, French and Spanish) they should advise the secretariat well in advance and provide interpretation into English. |
ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION Admission to the International Conference Center will require the showing of a security badge to be issued to delegates upon registration. To obtain this badge, which must be worn at all times, participants should contact the registration office as soon as possible after their arrival in Havana. Registration will take place daily between 9:00 and 21:00. Registration and accreditation of all participants in the Summit will take place in the Hall of Mirrors at the Julio Antonio Mella Workers’ Social Club, located on 5ta. Avenida, at the corner of 146th Street. A complete accreditation system has been established and includes security measures to guarantee maximum protection. |
WORKING FACILITIES FOR DELEGATIONS At the Summit headquarters in the International Conference Center, a work room, opposite rooms 9 and 10, will be set up for shared use by delegations, equipped with such facilities as computers, printers and photocopiers. There will also be fax, Internet and e-mail services which can be booked and paid for in the room. Any delegates who require additional rooms for meetings should contact the Coordinator in the work room. |
OFFICES FOR BILATERAL MEETINGS Offices are available for bilateral meetings for Heads of State and Government and other Heads of Delegation. They are located in the presidential area. Should you wish to reserve an office, please contact the Coordinator in room 1406. |
DOCUMENTATION The provisional list of official documents for the South Summit is contained in document G-77/SS/2000/INF.1. Documents are issued in Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Additional copies of all official documents can be obtained at the Documents Distribution Desk (Information Desk no. 2) located in the Petit Foyer near rooms 4 and 7 starting at 10 a.m. |
DISTRIBUTION OF STATEMENTS DELIVERED DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE It would assist the interpreters if copies of statements to be delivered in plenary could be provided in advance to the Conference Room Officer assigned to each of the meeting rooms. Texts of statements delivered during the general debate which are remitted to the Conference Room Officer will be distributed in the conference room if sufficient copies are provided (minimum 250). If delegations wish to have their statements appear on the G77 website, they should provide an electronic version to the secretariat or send it by e-mail to G77OFF@UNDP.ORG |
FIRST AID AND HEALTH SERVICES The infirmary is located on the lower level of the International Conference Center. It will also provide emergency dentistry service. |
POSTAL, TELEPHONE, AND FACSIMILE SERVICES Postal service is available at the International Conference Center near the cafeteria for postal, telephone and facsimile services. |
LOST PROPERTY Enquiries regarding lost property within the International Conference Center should be addressed to Information Desk no. 1 located in the Petit Foyer near room 3. |
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SECRETARIAT OF THE SOUTH SUMMIT The offices of the South Summit secretariat are located in the International Conference Center. |
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Room: 1105 Phone: 282209 Fax: 288655 |
Room: 1120 Phone: 200534 Fax: 282427 |
BUS TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE FOR DELEGATES
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Hotel |
From the hotels to the Conference Center |
From the Conference Center to the hotels |
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10 April |
11 to 14 April |
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Nacional |
08:30 09:00 11:00 13:00 14:15 17:00 |
07:30 08:30 11:00 13:00 14:15 17:00 |
10:00 12:00 13:10 16:00 18:00 19:10 19:30 |
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Meliá Cohiba |
08:30 09:00 11:00 13:00 14:15 17:00 |
08:00 08:30 11:00 13:00 14:15 17:00 |
10:00 12:00 13:10 16:00 18:00 19:10 19:30 |
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Meliá Habana Miramar Copacabana Comodoro |
09:00 09:30 11:00 13:00 14:30 17:00 |
08:00 08:30 11:00 13:00 14:30 17:00 |
10:00 12:00 13:10 16:00 18:00 19:10 19:30 |
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Parque Central |
08:00 09:00 11:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 |
07:30 08:30 11:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 |
10:00 12:00 13:10 16:00 18:00 19:10 19:30 |