Secretaría General (SG)
Ginebra, el 9 de febrero de 2012
Ref.:
DM-12/1004
Estados Miembros de la UIT de los países de
la CRC;
Miembros de Sector de la UIT, Asociados e
Instituciones Académicas en países de la CRC
Contacto:
Teléfono:
Fax:
Correo-e:
Arthur Levin
+41 22 730 6113
+41 22 730 5853
tsbworkshops@itu.int
Contacto:
Orozobek Kaiykov
Oficina de Zona de la UIT para la CEI
+7 495 926 60 70
+7 495 926 60 73
orozobek.kaiykov@itu.int
Teléfono:
Fax:
Correo-e:
Objeto:
Foro Regional de la UIT 2012: "Reducción de la disparidad en materia de normalización para
los países de la CRC" (2 de abril de 2012); seguido por la
Reunión Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la Asamblea Mundial de Normalización de las
Telecomunicaciones (AMNT-12) (3 y 4 de abril de 2012 por la mañana); y por la
Reunión Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la Conferencia Mundial de
Telecomunicaciones Internacionales (CMTI-12) (4 de abril por la tarde a 6 de abril de 2012)
(Tashkent, Uzbekistán)
Estimado/a señor/a:
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Por la presente la UIT tiene el placer de invitar a su administración u organización a asistir a los
siguientes eventos, de los que actuará cordialmente como anfitriona en Tashkent la Administración de
Telecomunicaciones de Uzbekistán: el Foro Regional de la UIT 2012: "Reducción de la disparidad en materia
de normalización para los países de la CRC", que tendrá lugar el 2 de abril de 2012, las Reuniones
Preparatorias Regionales de la CRC para la Asamblea Mundial de Normalización de las Telecomunicaciones
(AMNT-12) (3 y 4 de abril de 2012 por la mañana) y la Conferencia Mundial de Telecomunicaciones
Internacionales (CMTI-12) (4 de abril por la tarde a 6 de abril de 2012), organizadas por la Comunidad
Regional de Comunicaciones (CRC) y la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones. La UIT estará
representada en estas reuniones por el Sr. Malcolm Johnson, Director de la Oficina de Normalización de las
Telecomunicaciones.
Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones • Place des Nations • CH-1211 Ginebra 20 • Suiza
Tel.: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 733 7256 • Correo-e: itumail@itu.int • www.itu.int
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Los tres eventos tendrán lugar en el Hotel "Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent".
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Participación: Podrán participar en el Foro Regional de la UIT 2012: "Reducción de la disparidad
en materia de normalización para los países de la CRC" los Estados Miembros, Miembros de Sector,
Asociados e Instituciones Académicas de los países de la CRC, así como cualquier persona procedente de un
país que sea Estado Miembro o Miembro de Sector de la UIT y que desee aportar su contribución a esta
labor. Esto incluye a personas que también sean miembros de organizaciones internacionales, regionales y
nacionales.
La participación en la Reunión Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la AMNT-12 está abierta para los
Estados Miembros de la UIT y los Miembros del Sector UIT-T.
La participación en la Reunión Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la CMTI-12 está abierta para los Estados
Miembros de la UIT, los Miembros de Sector de la UIT de países de la CRC y los representantes de otras
organizaciones regionales.
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En el Foro Regional de la UIT 2012: "Reducción de la disparidad en materia de normalización para
los países de la CRC" se pondrán de relieve medios para potenciar la cooperación y participación en las
actividades de normalización de la UIT y la implementación de normas en los países de la CRC. Se
considerarán además importantes Resoluciones de la AR-07 (Ginebra, 2007), la CMDT-10 (Hyderabad,
2010) y la AMNT-08 (Johannesburgo, 2008) encaminadas a reducir la brecha en materia de normalización
entre los países desarrollados y en desarrollo.
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La AMNT-12 se celebrará en Dubai (Emiratos Árabes Unidos) del 20 al 29 de noviembre de 2012, e
irá precedida por el Simposio Mundial de Normalización (SMN-12) el 19 de noviembre. En la Reunión
Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la AMNT-12 se proporciona información sobre los preparativos para la
Asamblea y se coordinan las opiniones regionales. El sitio web http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/pages/default.aspx contiene información detallada sobre la AMNT-12.
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La CMTI-12 se celebrará en Dubai (Emiratos Árabes Unidos) del 3 al 14 de diciembre de 2012. En la
Reunión Preparatoria Regional de la CRC para la CMTI-12 se proporciona información sobre este primer
evento y sus preparativos, con inclusión de antecedentes sobre los temas que se han de examinar y el
Reglamento de las Telecomunicaciones Internacionales (RTI), y en el curso de la misma también se
coordinarán las opiniones regionales que se presentarán a la Conferencia. El sitio web
http://www.itu.int/en/wcit-12/Pages/default.aspx contiene información detallada sobre la CMTI-12.
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En el Anexo 1 figuran los programas preliminares de estas reuniones. En el sitio web
http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa-12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx se pondrá a disposición información
adicional sobre las reuniones, la cual se irá actualizando a medida que se reciba información nueva o
modificada.
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Interpretación y documentación: Los debates durante los eventos tendrán lugar en inglés y ruso, y
se proporcionarán servicios de interpretación. Tenga a bien tomar nota de que éstas serán reuniones sin
papel, y con miras a facilitar la gestión de la reunión y el tratamiento de los documentos, la UIT fomenta la
utilización de documentos electrónicos. En el sitio web se pondrán a disposición copias electrónicas de los
documentos de reunión. Se alienta a los participantes a traer consigo sus ordenadores portátiles.
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Becas: La UIT proporcionará una beca completa o dos parciales para cubrir el billete de retorno
por avión y las dietas diarias únicamente a cada uno de los países de la CRC que reúnan las condiciones
necesarias y con sujeción al presupuesto disponible. Los participantes deben ser debidamente autorizados
por la respectiva Administración de la CRC de países de renta baja con un ingreso per cápita inferior a
2 000 USD. Aunque el número de becas se limita a una beca completa o dos parciales por país, no se
restringe el número de delegados que pueden enviar los países, siempre y cuando los gastos de los
delegados adicionales corran a cargo del país interesado. Se pide a los participantes que deben solicitar
becas que rellenen el Formulario de solicitud de beca que figura en el Anexo 5 y lo envíen a la UIT, por
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correo electrónico a: bdtfellowships@itu.int o por fax a: +41 22 730 5778 el 2 de marzo de 2012 a más
tardar.
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Inscripción: Tenga a bien tomar nota de que la inscripción de los participantes para cada una de
estas reuniones puede realizarse en línea en el siguiente sitio web: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx. . Para poder tomar las disposiciones necesarias sobre la organización de
estos eventos, le agradecería que se inscribiese a la mayor brevedad y a más tardar el 2 de marzo de 2012.
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Visados: Permítanos recordarle que los ciudadanos de algunos países deben obtener un visado
para poder entrar en Uzbekistán. Cuando éste sea el caso, el visado se debe solicitar y obtener en la oficina
(embajada o consulado) que representa a Uzbekistán en su país. Los participantes que deseen que el país
huésped solicite el visado de entrada en su nombre deben enviar sus datos de pasaporte y número de fax
utilizando el formulario de asistencia para la obtención de visado puede encontrarse en el Anexo 4 a la
Sra. Umida Musaeva, Especialista Principal del Departamento de Coordinación de las Relaciones
Internacionales, Organismo de Comunicaciones e Información de Uzbekistán (tel.: +99871 2384141;
celular: +99897 3405403, correo electrónico: u.musaeva@aci.uz, antes del 2 de marzo de 2012.
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Alojamiento: Los participantes deberán sufragar sus costos de alojamiento. El anexo 2 contiene
una lista de los hoteles propuestos. La administración anfitriona se encargará de las reservas de hotel y los
traslados desde el aeropuerto de los participantes que indiquen sus requisitos de hotel en el Formulario de
traslado y reserva de hotel que figura en el Anexo 3 (también disponible en el sitio web del evento:
http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa-12/prepmeet/Pages/rcc.aspx). A fin de garantizar la recogida y el
transporte, se ruega a los participantes que devuelvan debidamente rellenado el Formulario antes
mencionado a la Coordinadora Nacional Sra. Umida Musaeva, Especialista Principal del Departamento de
Coordinación de las Relaciones Internacionales, Organismo de Comunicaciones e Información de
Uzbekistán por fax: +998 71 239-87-82, o por correo electrónico: u.musaeva@aci.uz (para consultas:
tel.: +998 71 238-41-41; celular: +998 97 340-54-03) antes del 2 de marzo de 2012.
Le saluda atentamente,
Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré
Secretario General
Anexos: 5
Copias:
Presidentes y Vicepresidentes de las Comisiones de Estudio de la UIT
Directores de las Oficinas de Radiocomunicaciones, Normalización y Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
Jefe de la Oficina Regional de la UIT en Moscú
Misión Permanente de Uzbekistán en Ginebra
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ANEXO 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ANEXO 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Insurance
Insurance is not necessary for coming to Uzbekistan.
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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.
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ANEXO 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
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Address
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Tel: ----------------------------
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Fax: -----------------------------
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E-mail: ---------------------------
Name of Hotel ----------------------------------- single/double room(s) at preferential rate
from________________________ April 2012
to ________________________April 2012
Date ------------------------------------------------------
Signature
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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.
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ANEXO 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.
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ANEXO 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
1. One full or two partial fellowship(s) per eligible country in the RCC countries only.
2. A round trip airticket in economy class from country of origin to venue by the most direct and economical
itinerary
3. A daily subsistence allowance to cover accommodation, meals and misc. expenses
4. It is imperative that fellows be present for the entire duration of their fellowship.
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: ............................................