General Secretariat (SG) Geneva, 9 February 2012 Ref: DM-12/1004 Contact: Telephone: Telefax: E-mail: Arthur Levin +41 22 730 6113 +41 22 730 5853 tsbworkshops@itu.int Contact: Orozobek Kaiykov ITU Area Office for the CIS +7 495 926 60 70 +7 495 926 60 73 orozobek.kaiykov@itu.int Telephone: Telefax: E-mail: Subject: - To ITU Member States of RCC countries; To ITU Sector Members, Associates and Academia in RCC countries ITU Regional Forum 2012: “Bridging the standardization gap for RCC countries (2 April 2012); followed by RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) (3 April and 4 April (am) 2012); and RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) (4(pm)-6 April 2012) – (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) Dear Sir/Madam, 1 By means of this letter, the ITU has the pleasure to invite your administration or organization to attend the following events kindly hosted in Tashkent by the Telecommunications Administration of Uzbekistan: ITU Regional Forum 2012: “Bridging the standardization gap for RCC countries which will take place on 2 April 2012, the RCC Regional Preparatory Meetings for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) (3-4 (am) April 2012) and the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) (4 (pm)-6 April 2012), organized by the Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications (RCC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). ITU will be represented at these meetings by Malcolm Johnson, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau. 2 These three events will take place at the Hotel “Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent”. 3 Participation: The ITU Regional Forum 2012: “Bridging the standardization gap for RCC countries is open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academia in the RCC countries, as well as to any person from a country that is a Member State or Sector Member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes persons who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. The RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-12 is open to ITU Member States and ITU-T Sector Members. International Telecommunication Union • Place des Nations • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 733 7256 • E-mail: itumail@itu.int • www.itu.int • –2– The RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for WCIT-12 is open to ITU Member States and ITU Sector Members in the RCC countries and representatives of other regional organizations. 4 The ITU Regional Forum 2012: “Bridging the standardization gap for RCC countries, will highlight ways and means to enhance cooperation and participation in ITU’s standardization work and standards implementation in the RCC countries. Moreover, it will address relevant Resolutions from RA-07 (Geneva, 2007), WTDC-10 (Hyderabad, 2010) and WTSA-08 (Johannesburg, 2008) that aim to bridge the standardization gap between developing and developed countries. 5 WTSA-12 will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 20 to 29 November 2012, preceded by the Global Standards Symposium (GSS-12) on 19 November. The RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-12 provides information about the preparations for the Assembly and coordinates regional views. Detailed information on WTSA-12 can be found at: (http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/pages/default.aspx). 6 WCIT-12 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 3-14 December 2012. The RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for WCIT-12 will provide important information about this first-ever event and its preparations, including background on the issues to be discussed and the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs) and is also aiming at coordinating regional views which will be presented at the Conference. Detailed information on WCIT-12 can be found at: http://www.itu.int/en/wcit-12/Pages/default.aspx). 7 Preliminary programmes for these meetings are set out in Annex 1. Further information about the meetings will be made available at the ITU website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx. The information will be updated as new or modified information becomes available. 8 Interpretation and documentation: Discussions for these events will be held in Russian and English. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Please note that this will be a paperless meeting and in order to facilitate meeting management and document handling process, ITU encourages the use of electronic documents during the meeting. Electronic copies of the meeting documents will be made available on the website. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop computers for the meeting. 9 Fellowships: ITU will provide one full or two partial fellowships covering return air ticket and daily allowance for each eligible country within the RCC countries only and within the available budget. The participants must be duly authorized by the respective RCC Administration from Low-Income developing countries with per-capita income under US 2,000. While the provision of fellowships is limited to only one full or two partial per country, the number of delegates from a country is not limited provided the expenses of additional delegates are borne by the country. Participants requiring a fellowship are requested to complete the Fellowship Request Form in Annex 5 and return it to the ITU by e-mail to: bdtfellowships@itu.int or by fax to +41 22 730 5778 by 2 March 2012 at the latest. 10 Registration: Please note that registration of participants for each of these meetings can be done online at the following website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa-12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx. To make the necessary arrangements concerning the organization of these events, please register as soon as possible, but not later than 2 March 2012. 11 Visas: There may be visa requirements for citizens of some countries to enter Uzbekistan. Where that is the case, the visa must be requested and obtained from the office (embassy or consulate) representing Uzbekistan in your country. Participants who need support from the host country to obtain an entry visa should provide their passport information and fax number, using the Visa Support Form in Annex 4 to Mrs. Umida Musaeva, Senior Specialist of International Relations Coordination Department, Communications and Information, Agency of Uzbekistan (Tel: +99871 2384141; Mobile: +99897 3405403, e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz ), before 2 March 2012. -3- 12 Accommodation: Participants will be responsible for meeting their accommodation costs. A list of suggested hotels in Tashkent can be found in Annex 2. The host administration will make hotel reservations and airport transfers for participants who indicate their hotel requirements in the Hotel Reservation and Transfer Form in Annex 3 (also available at the event website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITUT/wtsa-12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx). In order to ensure airport pickup and transfer, participants are requested to complete and return their duly completed form to: the National Coordinator Mrs. Umida Musayeva, Senior Specialist of International Relations Coordination Department of the Communications and Information Agency of Uzbekistan by fax: +998 71 239-87-82 or e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz (for inquiries: Tel: +998 71 238-41-41; Mobile: +998 97 340-54-03) by 2 March 2012 at the latest. Yours faithfully, Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré Secretary-General Annexes: 5 Copy: Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of ITU Study Groups; Directors of the Radiocommunication, Standardization and Development Bureaux; The Head of the ITU Regional Office, Moscow; The Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan in Geneva –4– ANNEX 1 Draft Programmes ITU Regional Forum 2012: “Bridging the standardization gap for RCC countries (2 April 2012) Day 1: ITU Regional Forum (Monday, 2 April 2012) 9:30 – 10:15 10:15 – 10:45 10:45 – 12:15 Opening remarks: Welcome and Keynote addresses Coffee break Session 1: Development Issues in the RCC countries Objectives: This session will focus on ITU-D activities to promote ICT development and implementation. Topics will provide an overview of the work of the ITU-D Study Groups and include a presentation of the ITU Area Office for the CIS on the ITU key activities in the area. 12:15 – 13:45 13:45 – 15:30 Lunch Session 2: The ICT standardization gaps in the RCC countries Objectives: This session will provide an overview of the current status of ICT standardization, ITU standards activities with specific relevance to the RCC and will provide an opportunity for policy-makers from the region to express their future requirements. This session will also include a presentation on the standardization gap and the wider digital divide, and what can be done to overcome it, as well as common MRA centres. 15:30 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:30 Coffee break Session 3: Overview of ITU Standards activities and how to participate Objectives: This session will highlight decisions taken by the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2010 and WTSA-08 (Res. 44) on Bridging the Standardization Gap (Resolution 123 PP-10) and the activities carried out by the three ITU sectors. It will also provide information on how to participate in ITU’s activities. Each topic will be presented for perspectives of technology, evolution and trends, current and future studies and new services, focusing on how they could serve RCC countries. Topics include fixed-mobile convergence, multimedia, optical transport networks and broadband access, VOIP, Accessibility, conformance and interoperability, ICTs and climate change, cable television and remote testing of communications services. -5- RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) (3 to 4 (am) April 2012) Day 2: WTSA-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Tuesday, 3 April 2012) 09:00 – 09:20 Opening and introduction of moderators 09:20 – 10:45 Session A: Next-Generation Networks (NGN), Security and Regulatory Issues Objectives: This session will present the evolution of NGN and future perspectives in the relevant access technologies, service and network architecture with a special focus on convergence, home, office and mobile applications, IP-based platforms, Multiple Access Networks, and relevant business models for NGN. This session also will examine charging and accounting principles for NGN and will look at migration scenarios towards NGN, including related telecommunication economic and policy issues at regional level. It will assess whether developing countries and countries with economies in transition have any special security needs that are not being currently addressed. Topics will include cybersecurity, combating spam and identity management, regulatory issue and the role of regulators and regulatory bodies. 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 – 12:30 Session B: Briefing on Preparations for WTSA-12 and major issues for the ITU-T work programme and working methods Objectives: This session will review the major outcomes of WTSA-08 (Johannesburg, 2008) and the preparation status of WTSA-12, including expected participants, structure, objectives of WTSA-12, and logistics. There will be information on the Global Standardization Symposium (GSS-12) to be organized the day before WTSA-12. This session will also review the major WTSA Resolutions and Recommendations, and examine changes that have been proposed for WTSA-12. It will examine likely hot topics on the agenda of WTSA-12, including structuring of study groups and information on relevant TSAG correspondence groups. 12:30 – 14:00 14:00 – 15:30 Lunch Session C: WTSA-12 – Regional Preparations Objectives: This session will discuss regional concerns, determine issues on which proposals should be drafted, consider and adopt texts of proposals. Coffee break Session D: WTSA-12 – Regional Preparations 15:30 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:30 Objective: This session will discuss regional concerns, determine issues on which proposals should be drafted, consider and adopt texts of proposals. –6– Day 3: WTSA-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (cont’d) (Wednesday, 4 (am) April 2012) 09:30 – 11:00 Session E: WTSA-12: Open Discussion Discussion on possible Study Group restructuring, candidacies for chairs and vice chairmen for SG and TSAG; and proposals to enhance participation in ITU-T emerging activities including accessibility, cybersecurity and World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) achievements and implementation. 11:00 –11:30 11:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 14:00 Coffee break Session F: WTSA-12 Conclusion Conclusion of the discussion and review of draft texts and any regional positions to be adopted. Lunch RCC Regional Preparatory Meeting for the World Conference on International Telecommunications WCIT-12 (4(pm)-6 April 2012) Day 3: WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Wednesday, 4 (pm) April 2012) 14:00 – 14:15 14:15 – 15:45 15:45 –16:00 16:00 – 17:30 Opening remarks: Welcome and Keynote addresses Session A: WCIT-12 preparation briefing Objectives: This session will review the major outcomes of Council Working Group WCIT (CWG-WCIT) and the preparation status of WCIT-12, including expected participants, objectives of WCIT-12 and logistics information. Coffee Break Session B: WCIT-12 – Major Issues Objectives: This session will review the major issues likely to be discussed at WCIT-12 and look at the changes that have been proposed with respect to the 1988 ITRs, as well as the proposals of other regional organizations. -7- Day 4: WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Thursday, 5 April 2012) 09:30 – 10:30 10:30 –11:00 11:00 - 12:30 12:30-14:00 14:00 – 15:30 15:30 –16:00 16:00 – 17:30 Session C: WCIT-12 Major Issues (continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on section 1 of the ITRs Coffee break Session D: WCIT-12 – Major issues (continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on section 2 of the ITRs. Lunch Session E: WCIT-12 - Major issues (continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on sections 3 and 4 of the ITRs. Coffee break Session F: WCIT-12 –Major Issues (Continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on section 6 and Annexes 1, 2 and 3 of the ITRs. Day 5: WCIT Regional Preparatory Meeting (Friday, 6 April 2012) 09:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:30 12:30-14:00 14:00 – 15:30 15:30 –16:00 16:00 – 17:30 Session G: WCIT-12 –Major Issues (Continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on sections 5 and 7 of the ITRs. Coffee Break Session H: WCIT-12 –Major Issues Continuation) Objectives: Considering proposals on section 8 of the ITRs. Lunch Session I: WCIT-12 –Major Issues Objectives: Considering proposals on sections 9 and 10 of the ITRs and proposals on revisions of the WCIT Resolutions and Decisions. Coffee Break Session J: Conclusion Objectives: Considering proposals on WCIT-12 implementation issues. Discussion an agreement on regional position on possible candidates for leading position at WCIT-12. –8– ANNEX 2 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Event Venue Hotel “Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent ” Conference room “Silk Road”, 1st floor Amir Temur Str.,C 4, No 7/8, Tashkent, 700000, Uzbekistan Tel: +(998) 71 120 37 00, +(998) 71 134 85 85 Fax: +(998) 71 134 42 42 www.dedeman.com Registration Registration will be conducted exclusively online at: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx. To enable us to make the necessary arrangements concerning the organization of the Forum, the RCC WTSA-12 Preparatory Meeting and the RCC WCIT-12 Preparatory Meeting, we should be grateful if you would register as soon as possible, but not later than 2 March 2012. On-site registration will begin on Tuesday, 2 April 2012, at 8.30 am at the Forum venue, on the 1st floor, Conference room “Silk Road”, Hotel “Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent ”. Working languages The Meeting will be held in English and Russian with simultaneous interpretation. Accommodation Hotel “Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent ” **** Amir Temur Str., C 4, No 7/8, Tashkent 700000, Uzbekistan Tel: +(998) 71 120 37 00, +(998) 71 134 k85 85 Fax: +(998) 71 134 42 42 www.dedeman.com Accommodation of the fellowship holders is envisaged in this hotel. Located 8 km from Tashkent International Airport, in the city center of Tashkent, this is also the venue of the Forum itself. -9- Room Type Special Rates Standard Room USD 120.00/135.00 Double Room USD135 .00/165.00 Deluxe USD 150.00/180.00 Junior Suite USD 400.00 Rich Open Buffet Breakfast and all local taxes are inclusive of single or double occupancy. Free Usage of Life Style Health Center (indoor & outdoor swimming pools, sauna, gym). Free Unlimited Wireless Internet service in all Guest Rooms. Free Wireless Internet service on the Public Area. InterContinental Tashkent ***** 107A, A. Temur Street, Tashkent, 100084, Uzbekistan Tel.: (998 71) 1207000 ext. 4229 Fax: (998 71) 1206459 www.ihg.com Opened in 1997, established 5 star hotel is ideally located within a business park near the National Bank of Uzbekistan, Shopping Centre and the Telecommunication Center, adjacent to a lake and near the main trade fair site, close to city center. Distance from International airport: 10 km or 20 minutes drive. Distance to city center: 5 km. Room Type Special Rates Standard Room USD 190.00 Superior Room USD 210.00 Junior Suite USD 528.00 Room rate includes one Full American Buffet breakfast. And also free of charge: Instant checkin/check-out, Luggage storage, in-room-safe, 24 hours security, 24 hours services of Fitness Center, 24 hours services of Gymnasium; use of Swimming Pool, Steam and Sauna during working hours, Wireless internet access in the Hotel Lobby. Also available Currency exchange office and Ticket Office of “Lufthansa” Airlines. – 10 – Payment for the services shall be made by guest's credit card (American Express /Visa/ EuroMaster card) or by bank transfer. Radisson SAS Hotel Tashkent **** 88, A. Temur Street, Tashkent, 100084, Uzbekistan Tel.: +998 71 1204900 Fax: +998 71 1204902 www.radissonsas.com The Radisson SAS Hotel in Tashkent is on the Amir Temur road, in the heart of the banking and business district. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the international airport and has 111 beautifully designed rooms with all modern amenities: individually controlled heating and air-conditioning system, direct-dial telephones and Internet port, electronic safe, TV Set with 24 worldwide channels, bathroom with bath-tub, mini-bar and hair-drier. The Hotel has 2 Bars, 2 Restaurants, Fitness center (swimming pool, sauna and gym), 24 hours open Business Center with all facilities, laundry & dry-cleaning service, outdoor parking lot, currency exchange office. Room Type Special Rates Standard Single 135 USD (Friday-Sunday 116 USD) Junior Suite 250 USD The above rates include: - open Buffet breakfast; - fitness center use: swimming pool, sauna and gym; - complimentary Internet in the room & wireless internet use in all public areas; - V.A.T. Check-in time at the hotel is 14:00 and check-out is 12:00 (noon) Accounts can be settled by major credit cards: Visa, AmEx, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB or Cash. Participants who require hotel reservation, are kindly asked to complete and return the HOTEL RESERVATION AND TRANSFER FORM (Annex 3) to the National Coordinator Mrs. Umida Musayeva, Senior Specialist of International Relations Coordination Department of the Communications and Information Agency of Uzbekistan by fax: + 998 71 239-87-82 or e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz by 2 March 2012 at the latest. (for enquiries: Tel: +998 71 238-41-41, Mobile: +998 97 340-54-03). Transportation Transportation will be available for delegates from the airport to their respective hotels, as well as from the hotels to the venue of the meetings. Participants who need transfer from the airport to the hotel - 11 - upon arrival and from the hotel to the airport on departure are requested to provide all relevant information in Annex 3. Airport There are currently twelve airports in Uzbekistan that are operated by Uzbekistan Airways National Air Company. Five of them: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench and Termez airports are international. Tashkent International Airport completely meets international standards and the ICAO requirements and receives all the types of aircraft. Following a complete overhaul the passenger terminal for international flights provides a maximum level of convenience and services for passengers. Distance from city center 15-30 minutes, Ground transportation options Taxi, Route-taxi, bus. Entry Requirements and Visa Information for Republic of Uzbekistan Those participants requiring entry visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan are requested to contact their local Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan for information well in advance and to fill in a form http://evisa.mfa.uz/registration.aspx. Visas are issued to foreign citizens in the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad on the basis of the Visa Support Letter (permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan). Consular Bureau visas can only be issued, upon arrival at Tashkent International Airport, to those foreign citizens arriving from countries that do not have diplomatic or consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In this case visa support from the hosting administration is required. Participants requiring visa support are kindly asked to complete and return the following: the Visa Support Form (Annex 4 to the Invitation letter), the relevant visa application form from the web-site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and a copy of their passport to the National Coordinator Mrs. Umida Musayeva, by fax: + 998 71 239-87-82 or e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz by 2 March 2012 at the latest. (for enquiries: Tel: +998 71 238-41-41; Mob: +998 97 340-54-03). There is a bilateral Visa Free Regulation with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan. General Information The Republic of Uzbekistan is situated between the rivers of Amudarya and Syrdarya and occupies 447,400 square meters. The span of the territory from the west to the east is 1,425 km and from the north to the south - 930 km. The territory borders on Kazakhstan in the north, on Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the east and southeast, on Turkmenistan in the west, and on Afghanistan in the south. Uzbekistan is the oldest land in Central Asia having a twenty-five centuries long history, the country with the arranged specific historical and cultural community different from that of other regions. Lately, tourism interests in Uzbekistan have been noticeably raised and accordingly, the range of travel facilities and services of local tour operators are being increased year by year for attracting more travelers to explore this wonderful place. On the spaces of Uzbekistan there are many cities where hundreds of architectural monuments of different epochs are located. Among them are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrizabs, Termez and Kokand. These cities were the centers of science and the art. The Great Silk Road, one of the most significant achievements in history of the World civilization has also passed through these cities. – 12 – Insurance Insurance is not necessary for coming to Uzbekistan. Vaccination requirements and medical facilities No need for vaccination. A Medical Service will be available on-site, with immediate transportation and admission to a hospital for emergencies. During the Meetings first medical aid will be provided. Climate The climate of Uzbekistan is sharply continental, characterized by high amplitude of day and night, summer and winter temperatures. The temperature varies rather considerably with respect to the seasons. Average temperature in January falls below -6 C, while the average temperature in March may rise above +20-+24 C. Average annual atmospheric precipitation on the plains is 120-200 mm, in mountainous areas 1000 mm. The amount of precipitations is low, which is why the agriculture relies on irrigation to a great degree. Time Zone Uzbekistan is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5) Currency The national currency of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the Uzbek Sum. All payments must be made in the national currency. Currency exchange offices are available in every city of Uzbekistan. Also currency can be exchanged at “bureaux de changes” in hotels and at banks. Banks are open from 09:00 am till 19:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. Changed on 18.02.2012. № Currency 1 US dollar 2 EURO CB Buy Cell 1 UZS 1804.31 1815.00 1820.00 USD 1 UZS 2301.37 2302.00 2317.00 EUR Telecommunications Among the Fixed Line Operators there are three companies namely: JS “Uzbektelecom”, JV “Est Telecom”, JV “Buzton”. Mobile operators are Uzdunrobita - trade mark “МТS” (GSM), Unitel - trade mark “Beeline” (GSM), Ucell (GSM), Rubicon Wireless Comm. (CDMA 800), UzbekTelecom-Mobile (CDMA 450). Participants of the Meetings can get Internet access in the respective hotels and at the venue of the meeting. High-quality and cheap telephone services are possible through IP-telephony cards. Tashkent code is +998 71. A local call from a regular phone will cost you around 5,20 Sum per minute. For international calls from Tashkent you should dial 8 10 + code of the country and city) or follow the instructions on telephone card. Safety: Security will be guaranteed. Electricity The standard supply is 220 volt, 50 Hz, C.A. Outlets for 220 volts are available at the hotels. - 13 - ANNEX 3 ITU Regional Forum 2012; followed by RCC WTSA-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting; and RCC WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2-6 April 2012) HOTEL RESERVATION AND TRANSFER FORM To ensure booking of hotel and transfer to and from the airport, participants are requested to complete and return this form to Mrs. Umida Musayeva, by fax: + 998 71 239-87-82 or e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz by 2 March 2012 at the latest. (for enquiries, tel: +998 71 238-41-41, mob: +998 97 340-54-03). Information about hotel accommodation – see Annex 2 Family name --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First name --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tel: ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fax: ----------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-mail: --------------------------- Name of Hotel ----------------------------------- single/double room(s) at preferential rate from________________________ April 2012 to ________________________April 2012 Date ------------------------------------------------------ Signature ----------------------------------------------- TRANSFER INFORMATION Transportation will be provided from the airport to the hotels and to the meeting venue Date of Arrival Time of Arrival FLIGHT NO. Date of Departure Time of Departure FLIGHT NO. – 14 – - 15 - ANNEX 4 ITU Regional Forum 2012; followed by RCC WTSA-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting; and RCC WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2-6 April 2012) Visa Support Form (Deadline 2 March 2012) Please use CAPITAL letters. Surname & first name(s): Sex: Position: Organization: Address: Telephone: Fax: Nationality: Passport number: Date of issue: Date of expiry: Country & city where you will obtain visa to Uzbekistan: Date of birth: Place of birth: Date of arrival: Date of departure: XEROCOPY OR SCANNED COPY OF YOUR NATIONAL PASSPORT IS TO BE ENCLOSED Please fax or e-mail this form duly completed by 2 March 2012, at the latest, to the following person: Mrs. Umida Musayeva, by fax: + 998 71 239-87-82, or e-mail: u.musaeva@aci.uz (for enquiries: Tel: +998 71 238-41-41, Mobile: +998 97 340-54-03. – 16 – - 17 - ANNEX 5 Please return to: ITU Regional Forum 2012; followed by RCC WTSA-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting; and RCC WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meeting (Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2-6 April 2012) Fellowships Service E-mail : bdtfellowships@itu.int ITU/BDT Tel: +41 22 730 5227 Geneva (Switzerland) Fax: +41 22 730 5778 Request for a fellowship to be submitted before 2 March 2012 Participation of women is encouraged Registration Confirmation I.D. No: ............................................................................................................................ (Note: It is imperative for fellowship holders to pre-register via the on-line registration form at: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa-12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx ) Country: ..................................................................................................................................................................... Name of the Administration or Organization: ........................................................................................................... Mr. / Ms.: ................................................................................................................................................................... (family name) (given name) Title: ........................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Tel: ........................................................................ Fax: .......................................................................................... E-Mail: ........................................................................................................................................................................ PASSPORT INFORMATION: Date of birth: ........................................................ Nationality: .............................................................................. Passport Number: ................................................. Date of issue: ........................................................................... In (place): .............................................................. Valid until (date): ...................................................................... CONDITIONS (Please select your preference) 1. □ One full fellowship or □ two partial fellowships (per eligible country) 2. In case of two partial fellowships, chose one of the following : □ Economy class airticket (Duty station / Tashkent / Duty station) □ Daily subsistence allowance intended to cover accommodation, meals and misc. expenses. Signature of fellowship candidate: ................................................................... . Date: ........................................... TO VALIDATE FELLOWSHIP REQUEST, NAME AND SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL DESIGNATING PARTICIPANT MUST BE COMPLETED BELOW WITH OFFICIAL STAMP. Signature: ........................................................................................................ Date: ............................................