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Regional Committee for Europe
\n73rd session
\nAstana, Kazakhstan, 24\u201326 October 2023
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 17 July 2023 | 230638 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
\n73rd session of the
\nWHO Regional Committee for Europe
\nGuide for participants
\nAstana, Kazakhstan, 24\u201326 October 2023
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 2
\nContents
\nGeneral information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
\nDate and location ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
\nAttendance and format ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
\nRegistration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
\nCredentials………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
\nRegistration process…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
\nProvisional list of participants ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
\nTravel arrangements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
\nTravel to and from Astana…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
\nHotel accommodation………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
\nVisa ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
\nArrival in Astana ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
\nDeparture from Astana ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
\nPractical arrangements during RC73…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
\nOn-site registration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
\nTransfers to and from the congress centre……………………………………………………………………………. 7
\nHealthy RC73…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
\nWalk the Talk…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
\nNetworking receptions……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
\nBilateral meetings between Member States………………………………………………………………………….. 8
\nExcursions and visits…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
\nMedical services ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
\nPersonal security and insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
\nLocal information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nCurrency and payment transactions …………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
\nWeather and clothing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nLocal time …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nElectricity supply………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
\nTourist information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nOfficial programme…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nWorking languages and interpretation …………………………………………………………………………………. 9
\nAccessibility …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
\nSeating in plenary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
\nStatements and interventions……………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
\nInscription on Speakers\u2019 List for the agenda item on addresses by the Director-General and
\nRegional Director……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
\nWritten statements………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
\nDocumentation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
\nDraft resolutions and decisions………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
\nMinisterial lunch………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
\nSide events ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 3
\nPublic communication…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
\nLivestream………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
\nSocial media…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
\nWebsite ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
\nRC73 mobile application……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
\nPrivacy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
\nAnnex 1. List of RC73 recommended hotels …………………………………………………………………………….. 13
\nAnnex 2. Highlights of the visit to cultural sites: Friday, 27 October……………………………………………. 16
\nAnnex 3. List of Member States and Associate Members (naming convention) ……………………………. 17
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 4
\nGENERAL INFORMATION
\nDate and location The 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for
\nEurope (RC73) will open on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, and
\nwill close on Thursday, 26 October 2023.
\nVenue: Congress Center Astana
\n\u2022 Address: 55\/13 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana,
\nKazakhstan
\n\u2022 Telephone: +7 7172 91 70 18
\n\u2022 Website:
\nhttps:\/\/qazexpocongress.kz\/en\/biznes\/arenda-
\nkongress-czentra\/
\nThe normal working hours will be between 09:00 and 17:30
\n(ALMT: CEST+4 or UTC+6), except for Tuesday, 24 October,
\nwhen the proceedings will commence at 08:30.
\nAttendance and
\nformat
\nIn accordance with Rules 1 and 2 of the Rules of Procedure
\nof the Regional Committee for Europe, participation in the
\nplenary session of the Regional Committee is open to
\ndelegates from Member States, Associate Members and
\ninvited States that are not members of the Regional
\nCommittee; invited representatives of the United Nations,
\nspecialized agencies and other international organizations;
\nrepresentatives of non-State actors in official relations with
\nWHO or accredited to attend meetings of the Regional
\nCommittee; and other observers.
\nThe notice of convocation is being sent in accordance with
\nRules 4 and 7 of the Rules of Procedure.
\nFollowing the decision of the Thirtieth Standing Committee
\nof the Regional Committee for Europe, the session will be
\norganized in person.
\nREGISTRATION
\nCredentials In accordance with Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure, the
\nnames of representatives, which in the case of Members
\nshall take the form of credentials, shall be communicated to
\nthe WHO Regional Director for Europe before the opening of
\nthe session.
\nCredentials shall be issued by the Head of State, the Head of
\nGovernment, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of
\nHealth or any other appropriate authority, such as
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 5
\nembassies and permanent missions or senior government
\nofficials, such as directors-general or permanent secretaries
\nfor health.
\nMember States and Associate Members are invited to use as
\na guide the form attached to the convocation letter as a
\ntemplate for the establishment of credentials, on an official
\nletterhead of the issuing authority, with all information
\nstated in the form included in the credentials.
\nThe credentials must be dated and signed or stamped by the
\nissuing authority.
\nIn accordance with Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure, the
\ndelegations of Member States should consist of not more
\nthan two representatives from each of the Members.
\nThe representatives may be accompanied by alternates
\nand advisers.
\nAll other participants (international governmental
\norganizations, non-State actors and other partners, as
\nreferred to in Rule 2 of the Rules of Procedure), who are
\ninvited to attend the Regional Committee in an observer
\ncapacity, are welcome to confirm their participation to the
\nWHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO\/Europe) Regional
\nGovernance unit (eurorc73@who.int).
\nTo ensure participation in RC73, all credentials will have to
\nbe uploaded and submitted electronically through the online
\nregistration process (see section \u201cRegistration process\u201d).
\nRegistration process Online registration is required for official attendance of the
\nplenary session of the Regional Committee by all categories
\nof invited participants.
\nRegistration can be initiated through the following link:
\nhttps:\/\/indico.un.org\/e\/eurorc73. Please follow the step-by-
\nstep instructions provided during the registration process.
\nPlease note that access to your personal information will
\nonly be given to persons authorized by WHO and the
\nMinistry of Health of Kazakhstan, and the information will be
\nused only for organizational and security purposes.
\nDelegations are kindly requested to complete the online
\nregistration preferably before 15 September 2023.
\nProvisional list of
\nparticipants
\nA provisional list of participants will be made available
\nbefore the opening of the session. This list will be compiled
\non the basis of the credentials received by the Secretariat by
\nclose of business on 20 October 2023.
\nParticipants are requested to check the information
\ncontained in the provisional list of participants and to report
\nany changes or corrections to the Secretariat
\n(eurorc73@who.int) for inclusion in the final list.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 6
\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
\nTravel to and
\nfrom Astana
\nParticipants should make their own travel arrangements for
\nboth outward and return journeys and make their own hotel
\nbooking (except invited special guests, who will be notified
\nas such).
\nHotel accommodation Delegations are kindly requested to book well in advance
\n(before 10 September) a room in one of the recommended
\nhotels listed in Annex 1.
\nWhen booking a hotel, you must write in your request the
\nfirst name and last name of the guest, phone number,
\nnumber of nights of accommodation, full name of the event
\n(Regional Committee 73) and promotional code (RC73) in
\norder to receive a special room rate.
\nPlease note that:
\n\u2022 the special room rates only apply for the period
\nfrom 21 to 27 October;
\n\u2022 room availability and applicable rates can no
\nlonger be guaranteed after 10 September; and
\n\u2022 booking conditions are individual for each hotel
\nand will be shared with the guests during the
\nbooking process.
\nVisa Participants are kindly invited to check whether they require
\na visa to enter Kazakhstan and to apply for it in a timely
\nmanner, by visiting:
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.gov.kz\/memleket\/entities\/mfa\/pres
\ns\/article\/details\/6764?directionId=3053&lang=en
\n\u2022 https:\/\/egov.kz\/cms\/en\/articles\/rk_visa_obtaining.
\nUpon request, a personal invitation letter can be issued to
\nsupport visa applications. Please contact the Secretariat
\n(eurorc73@who.int) with your full name and a copy of
\nyour passport.
\nParticipants who do not require a visa to enter Kazakhstan
\nare advised to travel with a normal traveller\u2019s passport or a
\nUnited Nations laissez-passer (if applicable).
\nArrival in Astana Upon arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
\n(IATA code NQZ), participants are requested to go to the
\nRC73 reception desk, which will be located outside the
\narrivals hall of the airport. Staff at the reception desk will
\nassist participants\u2019 transfer only to the hotels from the
\nrecommended list.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 7
\nTo facilitate the organization of transfers, participants are
\nrequested to inform the Secretariat of their flight details and
\nbooked hotel accommodation when available.
\nDeparture from
\nAstana
\nSimilarly, participants should inform the Secretariat of their
\ndeparture time if they wish to receive a transfer to the airport.
\nDuring RC73, a transportation desk will be available for
\nparticipants (for opening times, please check the RC73
\napplication or at the venue).
\nPRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS DURING RC73
\nOn-site registration The registration desk at the congress centre will open on
\nMonday, 23 October, and will remain open throughout the
\nevent. Participants are requested to bring identification to
\nobtain their badge and conference package.
\nParticipants are requested to wear their badge and keep it
\nvisible at all times. Access to the congress centre and the
\nnetworking receptions can be denied to anybody who is not
\nproperly registered and identifiable.
\nTransfers to and from
\nthe congress centre
\nShuttle buses will be organized each day from Tuesday to
\nThursday to transfer participants between their hotels and
\nthe conference venue.
\nTransport in connection with the official social events will
\nalso be organized.
\nParticipants are invited to check the timetables and notices
\nin the RC73 application, as well as at the hotel lobby or at
\nthe congress centre.
\nTransportation will only be provided to and from the hotels
\non the recommended list.
\nDelegates not staying at the hotels on the recommended list
\nmust organize their own transportation to and from the
\ncongress centre or social events.
\nHealthy RC73 WHO\/Europe is committed to the principle of conducting
\nhealthy and sustainable meetings, creating a culture of
\nhealth and well-being for all participants. This includes
\nproviding access to healthy foods and beverages,
\nmaintaining a tobacco-free environment, encouraging
\nphysical activity during breaks, and protecting and
\nminimizing the impact on the environment.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 8
\nCourtesy of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, a rich
\nvariety of local food and beverages will be served at the
\nconference venue during RC73 lunch and other breaks.
\nDuring receptions, participants will be able to opt for non-
\nalcoholic and non-sugary drinks.
\nPlease communicate any special dietary requirements to the
\nSecretariat in advance of the session.
\nWalk the Talk To start the session in an active way, participants who are
\nalready in Astana are encouraged to join the Walk the Talk
\nactivities scheduled on 22 October in the nearby Botanical
\nGarden. Bring your workout gear!
\nMore details will be shared with the participants in the RC73
\napplication and at the venue.
\nNetworking
\nreceptions
\nAll participants (and their accompanying persons) are kindly
\ninvited to the evening networking receptions on 22, 23, 24
\nand 25 October.
\nDetails about the exact time and venue of these events will
\nbe announced through the RC73 application.
\nBilateral meetings
\nbetween Member
\nStates
\nTo accommodate any requests from delegations to meet
\nbilaterally with other delegations, meeting rooms are
\navailable in the morning and during lunch breaks. These
\nmeeting rooms can be booked in advance.
\nExcursions and visits For participants (and their accompanying persons) who
\nwould like to extend their stay, excursions to cultural sites
\nwill be organized on Friday, 27 October.
\nFor more information about Astana and its many attractions,
\nplease see Annex 2.
\nMedical services During RC73, medical assistance will be available at the venue.
\nFor any medical emergencies, call 112.
\nPersonal security
\nand insurance
\nParticipants should maintain the same personal security
\nawareness as for any large city. Particular attention should
\nbe paid to the following guidelines.
\n\u2022 Stay alert: watch over your personal belongings;
\navoid displaying attractive and valuable items.
\n\u2022 Always ask for proper identification before
\nsurrendering your passport.
\n\u2022 Be particularly vigilant at the airport, at the train
\nstation and when checking into your hotel.
\nThe Secretariat cannot be held liable for personal accidents
\nor loss of or damage to the private property of participants
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 9
\nand accompanying persons, either during or indirectly
\narising from attendance at RC73.
\nParticipants should make their own arrangements with
\nrespect to health and travel insurance.
\nFor any emergency, call 102 (police).
\nLOCAL INFORMATION
\nCurrency and payment
\ntransactions
\nThe currency unit is tenge (\u20b8). Please have a small amount of
\ncash with you for small expenses (such as taxi or local
\nshops). Foreign currency can be changed at banks and
\nexchange offices, which are widely available in the city centre.
\nInternational credit cards, such as American Express, Diners
\nClub, Mastercard and Visa, are all widely accepted in
\nKazakhstan. ATMs are available throughout the city.
\nWeather and clothing The weather in Astana in October can be described as cold
\nand windy. The average temperature during the day is 10 \u00b0C,
\nand at night can go down to \u20135 \u00b0C. The rains are mostly light.
\nThe weather can change from day to day, so please bring
\nwarm clothes and an umbrella. Be aware of possible frosts.
\nFor an up-to-date weather forecast in Astana please visit:
\nhttps:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/kazakstan\/astana.
\nClothing is smart casual for all occasions.
\nLocal time Astana uses ALMT (CEST+4 or UTC+6). Time indications in
\nthe RC73 programme will follow ALMT.
\nElectricity supply The standard voltage used in Astana is 220 V, while the
\nstandard frequency is 50 Hz. The central European-type wall
\nsocket (two-pin plug) is standard in Kazakhstan.
\nTourist
\ninformation
\nFor more information about Astana and its many attractions,
\nsee: https:\/\/visitastana.kz\/en\/.
\nOFFICIAL PROGRAMME
\nWorking languages
\nand interpretation
\nThe working languages for the plenary session and the
\nministerial lunch are English, French, German and Russian.
\nStatements made in any of these languages will be
\nsimultaneously interpreted into the other three languages.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 10
\nTo facilitate interpretation, delegations are encouraged to
\nshare any written contributions (e.g. statements, transcripts
\nof video statements, presentations) with the Secretariat
\n(eurorc73@who.int) in advance of the session, clearly
\nindicating the relevant agenda item.
\nAccessibility The entire venue is accessible for people who use mobility
\nequipment (e.g. wheelchairs). Participants with accessibility
\nrequirements are kindly advised to let the Secretariat know
\nin advance, so that any required assistance can be organized
\n(eurorc73@who.int).
\nSeating in plenary Delegates will be seated in the English alphabetical order of
\nthe names of Member States (see Annex 3).
\nStatements and
\ninterventions
\nTo keep the discussions both streamlined and focused on
\ncountry experience, guiding questions will be proposed for
\nthe plenary sessions on day 2 (25 October) and day 3
\n(26 October).
\nInterventions during the plenary sessions can be made
\nthrough:
\n\u2022 live interventions (individual and group
\nstatements)
\n\u2022 written statements.
\nIndividual and group statements will be limited to three and
\nfive minutes, respectively.
\nInterventions by international partners and non-State actors
\nin official relations with WHO or accredited by the Regional
\nCommittee will be limited to two minutes.
\nIn addition, written statements can be submitted for posting
\non the WHO\/Europe website. They could either complement
\nor replace an oral intervention.
\nDuring the plenary meetings, delegates wishing to take the
\nfloor should signal their wish to speak by raising their name
\nplate. Group statements will be given consideration before
\nindividual statements. Should you anticipate making a group
\nstatement, please notify the Secretariat in advance
\n(eurorc73@who.int).
\nWritten statements are limited to 600 words. Statements
\nshould be relevant to the agenda item being considered, and
\ntheir content should be closely related to the
\nRC73 documents.
\nPlease adhere to the allotted time limits. Kindly note that a
\ncountdown timer will be used to help observe the speaking
\ntime limits.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 11
\nInscription on
\nSpeakers\u2019 List for the
\nagenda item on
\naddresses by the
\nDirector-General and
\nRegional Director
\nFollowing the WHO Director-General\u2019s and Regional
\nDirector\u2019s addresses on day 1 of RC73, a general debate will
\nbe held on the state of health in the WHO European Region
\nand the strategic action taken by WHO to achieve the goals
\nof the European Programme of Work, 2020\u20132025, and the
\n2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (24 October,
\n11:30\u201313:00 and 14:30\u201316:00).
\nTo manage time during the general discussion, delegations
\nare invited to inform the Secretariat in advance of their wish
\nto take the floor by filling in the Speakers\u2019 List form here by
\n20 October 2023. This information is not binding and will
\nnot impede on the right to ask for the floor during the
\ncourse of the session.
\nWritten statements Written statements of no more than 600 words and in one
\nof the working languages of the Regional Committee can be
\nsent to the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) in advance of
\nthe opening of the session for posting on the WHO\/Europe
\nwebsite. The statements should make clear reference to the
\nrelevant agenda item. They may be submitted in lieu of an
\noral intervention or to complement one.
\nDocumentation All documentation, including the provisional interactive
\nagenda and provisional annotated programme, and other
\nworking, conference, information and background
\ndocuments, will be made available on the WHO\/Europe
\nwebsite. These documents will also be accessible through
\nthe RC73 application.
\nDraft resolutions and
\ndecisions
\nUnder Rules 22 bis, 22 ter and 22 quarter of the Rules of
\nProcedure, delegations are encouraged to submit to the
\nSecretariat (eurorc73@who.int) any formal proposals for
\nresolutions, decisions or substantive amendments thereof
\nprior to the session, in order to allow the Secretariat to
\ntranslate them into the official languages and to distribute
\nthem for consideration among all other delegations.
\nMinisterial lunch Participation in the scheduled ministerial lunch on the
\nprevention and control of noncommunicable diseases is
\nlimited to health ministers, heads of delegations of the
\nMember States and any additional personal advisers
\nappointed by them. Attendance should be confirmed to the
\nSecretariat in advance.
\nSide events In response to Member States’ recommendations for more
\nfocused discussions during the Regional Committee plenary
\nsession, this year side events will be organized in the run-up
\nto RC73 and conducted in virtual format every Monday,
\ncommencing on 4 September until 9 October, between
\n10:00 and 11:30 (CEST).
\nFurther details about the programme, invited speakers and
\nother arrangements will be communicated in due course.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 12
\nPUBLIC COMMUNICATION
\nLivestream Under Rule 6 of the Rules of Procedure, meetings of the
\nRegional Committee are in principle held in public.
\nTherefore, the proceedings of the plenary session will be
\nbroadcast on WHO\/Europe\u2019s website: www.who.int\/europe.
\nOn the livestream, interpretation will only be available in
\nEnglish and Russian.
\nSocial media Social media coverage will be provided through
\nWHO\/Europe\u2019s official social media accounts using the
\nhashtag #RC73Astana.
\n\u2022 Twitter: @WHO_Europe (English) and
\n@WHO_Europe_RU (Russian)
\n\u2022 Facebook:
\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WHOEurope
\nWebsite As well as the official documentation, the WHO\/Europe
\nwebsite will provide regular updates, transcripts of key
\nstatements and speeches, and the latest news and
\ninformation for the media, including multimedia materials
\nand video galleries.
\nRC73 mobile
\napplication
\nAn RC73 mobile application containing all session
\ndocuments, programme details and practical information
\nwill be made available to participants by 16 October 2023.
\nThe application can be downloaded free of charge for iOS
\nand Android devices. More information about the app,
\nincluding instructions on how to use it, will be provided in
\ndue course, and before the launch of the app.
\nPrivacy Participants are reminded that the meetings are recorded
\nfor reporting purposes.
\nBy attending this event, participants are considered to have
\nconsented to the use of any photographs, video and\/or sound
\nrecordings taken during all RC73 meetings and events.
\nParticipants who would like to opt out of photos and videos
\nare invited to let the Secretariat know in advance.
\nFor any urgent issues during RC73, please contact the RC73 support team.
\nEmail: eurorc73@who.int
\nHotline: +45 45 33 68 51
\nSpeakers\u2019 List for the general discussion to be submitted by 20 October 2023.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 13
\nAnnex 1. List of RC73 recommended hotels
\nDouble room rate
\n(Deluxe King,
\ndeluxe twin)
\nDouble room rate
\n(Deluxe King river
\nview)
\nThe St. Regis Astana (5*)
\nKabanbay Batyra Avenue 1
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel.: +7 (7172) 79-08-98
\nEmail: reservations.astana@stregis.com
\nWebsite: www.thestregisastana.com
\n\u20b895 000
\n(US$ 213)
\nBreakfast buffet
\n\u20b816 500 per person
\n(US$ 37)
\n\u20b895 000
\n(US$ 213)
\nBreakfast buffet
\n\u20b816 500 per person
\n(US$ 37)
\nHotel St. Regis Astana is located on the banks of the Ishim River in the heart of the Central Park of the capital of
\nKazakhstan. Baiterek Monument, Independence Square and Astana Opera House are a 15-minute drive away.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nRixos President Astana (5*)
\nD. Kunayev Street 7
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 24-50-50
\nEmail: astana@rixos.com
\nWebsite: www.rixos.com\/en\/hotel-resort\/rixos-president-astana
\n\u20b860 000
\n(US$ 134)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b870 000
\n(US$ 157)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nRixos President Astana is located in the government district in Astana. The hotel features two stylish restaurants and
\na large Anjana Spa with a swimming pool.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nRadisson Astana (5*)
\nSary Arka Street 4
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 67-07-77
\nEmail: reservation.astana@radisson.kz
\nWebsite: www.radissonblu.com\/hotel-astana
\n\u20b865 000
\n(US$ 145)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b875 000
\n(US$ 168)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nRadisson Astana Hotel is located in the centre of Astana, a 5-minute walk from the Central Park. Khan Shatyr Shopping
\nand Entertainment Center is 3.5 km away.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nSAAD HOTEL (5*)
\nDostyq Street 2
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 62-07-70
\nEmail: reservations@saad-hotel.com
\nWebsite: http:\/\/en.saad-hotel.com\/
\n\u20b865 000
\n(US$ 145)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b865 000
\n(US$ 145)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nThe SAAD Hotel is located in the very centre of Astana, just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Khan Shatyr Shopping and
\nEntertainment Center. The Baiterek Monument in the city centre is a 15-minute walk away.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 14
\nDouble room rate
\n(Deluxe room)
\nDouble room rate
\n(Club room)
\nSheraton Astana (5*)
\nSyganak Street 60\/1
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 70-05-55
\nEmail: reservations.astana@sheraton.com
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/tsesi-sheraton-nur-
\nsultan-hotel\/overview\/
\n\u20b861 000
\n(US$ 136)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b884 000
\n(US$ 188)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nSheraton Astana Hotel is a modern premium hotel in the heart of the capital of Kazakhstan. Located within walking
\ndistance from government agencies, ministries, major business centres and tourist attractions.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nHilton Astana (5*)
\nSauran Street 46
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 64-99-00
\nEmail: astana.info@hilton.com
\nWebsite: Available Rooms – Hilton Astana
\n\u20b870 000
\n(US$ 156)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b877 000
\n(US$ 172)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nHilton Astana is an ultra-modern hotel located within the EXPO exhibition complex. Convenient location in a new area
\nof the city allows you to get to the international airport in 20 minutes; a trip to the city centre takes 10 minutes.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nPark Inn by Radisson Hotel Astana (3*)
\nSary Arka Street 8
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 67-00-00
\nEmail: reservation.astana@parkinn.com
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/hotels\/park-inn-
\nastana
\n\u20b845 000
\n(US$ 101)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b855 000
\n(US$ 123)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nPark Inn by Radisson Astana is located in the new centre of Astana, a 5-minute walk from the Central Park. Khan Shatyr
\nShopping and Entertainment Center is 3.5 km away.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nWyndham Garden Astana (4*)
\nHussein Bin Talal Street 25
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 79-00-00
\nEmail: reservation@wyndhamgardenastana.com
\nWebsite: https:\/\/wyndhamgardenastana.com\/en\/
\n\u20b827 000
\n(US$ 61)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b837 000
\n(US$ 83)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nWyndham Garden Astana \u2013 located 5 minutes\u2019 walk from the event venue, MEGA Silk Way shopping centre and the
\nvenue of the international exhibition Astana EXPO-2017.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 15
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nYE\u2019S apart-hotel Astana (4*)
\nTurkestan Street 16
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\nTel: +7 (7172) 64-08-13
\nEmail: daily.astana@yesapart.com
\nWebsite: https:\/\/yesapart.com\/en\/hotels\/kazakhstan\/astana\/
\n\u20b822 400
\n(US$ 50)
\nBreakfast (set)
\n\u20b85 500 per
\nperson (US$ 13)
\n\u20b822 400
\n(US$ 50)
\nBreakfast (set)
\n\u20b85 500 per
\nperson (US$ 13)
\nYE’S apart-hotel Astana offers views of the picturesque city park \u201cBotanical Garden\u201d. Nearby is MEGA Silk Way and
\nAstana EXPO-2017.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nSingle room rate Double room rate
\nHampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch (3*)
\nMangilik El Avenue 43 A
\n010000, Astana, Kazakhstan
\n\u0422\u0435l: +7 (7172) 70-03-50
\nEmail: orazaly.alikhan@hilton.com
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/tsekzhx-hampton-astana-
\ntriumphal-arch\/
\n\u20b827 000
\n(US$ 61)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\n\u20b829 000
\n(US$ 65)
\nBreakfast buffet
\nincl.
\nHampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch is located in the business district of Astana. The Astana EXPO-2017 venue
\nis a 17-minute walk away. Baiterek Monument is 3.1 km away.
\nApproximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = \u20b8447.86 as per 23 June 2023).
\nAll prices are in tenge (\u20b8), including VAT, and include service charge but do not include tourist tax
\nfor foreigners.
\nPlease note that in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 787,
\ndated 5 November 2021, from 1 January 2023 foreign citizens will be charged a mandatory tourist fee in
\nthe amount of 5% of the cost of living (not included in the price) for each day of stay.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 16
\nAnnex 2. Highlights of the visit to cultural sites: Friday, 27 October
\nMonument Astana-Baiterek
\nThe monument was installed on the central square in 2002 on
\nthe initiative of the first president. An impressive 97 m steel
\nstructure topped with a gilded ball with a diameter of 22 m,
\nAstana-Baiterek symbolizes a new stage in the life of the
\nKazakh people, which was marked by the transfer of the
\ncountry\u2019s capital from Alma-Ata to Astana.
\nNur-Alem is the main symbol of EXPO Astana, a giant spherical
\nbuilding with a diameter of 80 m. At the top of the ball are two
\nwind turbines that generate energy, thereby reducing energy
\nconsumption from the network. The structure consists of eight
\nlevels, six of which tell about one of the energy sources \u2013
\nspace energy, sun energy, wind energy, biomass energy,
\nkinetic energy and water energy. The museum Future Astana
\nis located on the eighth level.
\nNational Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
\nAn extensive collection is located over an area of 75 000 m\u00b2. It
\ncovers the time period from antiquity to the present day and
\nconsists of archaeological, cultural and ethnographic artifacts.
\nThe museum is divided into several halls: Astana, independent
\nKazakhstan, history, ethnography, contemporary art, and gold.
\nModern technologies are actively used to demonstrate the
\ncollection.
\nTriumphal Arch Mangilik El
\nThe Triumphal Arch Mangilik El in the city of Astana is a
\nlandmark architectural structure built in honour of the
\nanniversary of independence of Kazakhstan. It became the
\npersonification of the freedom of the country. The life and
\nachievements of the Kazakh people and the history of
\nKazakhstan are the main concepts of the Mangilik El Triumphal
\nArch. Having visited it, you will get a unique opportunity to
\nlearn the traditions, culture, and history of the country.
\nPalace of Peace and Accord
\nThis iconic pyramid-shaped building, the Palace of Peace and
\nAccord, is intended for congresses of representatives of world
\nreligions. The area of the pyramid is 28 000 m2
\n; the capacity of
\nits opera hall is 1300 spectators.
\nEUR\/RC73\/DIV.\/1 page 17
\nAnnex 3. List of Member States and Associate Members
\n(naming convention)
\nAlbania (ALB)
\nAndorra (AND)
\nArmenia (ARM)
\nAustria (AUT)
\nAzerbaijan (AZE)
\nBelarus (BLR)
\nBelgium (BEL)
\nBosnia and Herzegovina
\n(BIH)
\nBulgaria (BUL)
\nCroatia (CRO)
\nCyprus (CYP)
\nCzechia (CZH)
\nDenmark (DEN)
\nEstonia (EST)
\nFinland (FIN)
\nFrance (FRA)
\nGeorgia (GEO)
\nGermany (DEU)
\nGreece (GRE)
\nHungary (HUN)
\nIceland (ICE)
\nIreland (IRE)
\nIsrael (ISR)
\nItaly (ITA)
\nKazakhstan (KAZ)
\nKyrgyzstan (KGZ)
\nLatvia (LVA)
\nLithuania (LTU)
\nLuxembourg (LUX)
\nMalta (MTA)
\nMonaco (MON)
\nMontenegro (MNE)
\nNetherlands
\n(Kingdom of the) (NET)
\nNorth Macedonia (MKD)
\nNorway (NOR)
\nPoland (POL)
\nPortugal (POR)
\nRepublic of Moldova (MDA)
\nRomania (ROM)
\nRussian Federation (RUS)
\nSan Marino (SMR)
\nSerbia (SRB)
\nSlovakia (SVK)
\nSlovenia (SVN)
\nSpain (SPA)
\nSweden (SWE)
\nSwitzerland (SWI)
\nTajikistan (TJK)
\nT\u00fcrkiye (TUR)
\nTurkmenistan (TKM)
\nUkraine (UKR)
\nUnited Kingdom of Great
\nBritain and Northern Ireland
\n(UNK)
\nUzbekistan (UZB)
\nAssociate Members
\nFaroe Islands (FRO)
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