GENERAL INFORMATION |
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1. Meeting venue |
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The 17th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific
Parliamentary Forum (APPF) will be hosted by the National Assembly
of Lao PDR at Don Chan Palace Hotel, Vientiane Capital from 11-15
January 2009.
All meetings of the APPF-17 will take place at Don Chan Palace, Vientiane
Capital, Lao PDR.
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Don Chan Palace |
Address: |
Unit
6 Piawat Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao
PDR |
Tel:
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(856-21) 244 288 |
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(856-21) 244 111-2 |
Website: |
http://www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com
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2. Registration and information service |
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Delegates are kindly requested to register for the meeting no
later than 30 November 2008. Registration forms can
be sent to the following address:
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The Lao National APPF-17 Secretariat
Office of the National Assembly of Lao PDR / Foreign Affairs
Department
P.O. Box 662, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel/Fax: (856-21) 413515
Email: appf@na.gov.la
Website: http://www.na.gov.la/appf17 |
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All delegates and accompanying persons are kindly requested to register
as soon as possible upon arrival.
A Registration Information Desk will be set up in Don Chan Palace
from 14.00-18.00 on Saturday 10th January 2009 and from 08.00-18.00
on 11th -15th January 2009. Program and all relevant conference materials
will be distributed for delegates at the desk.
All theme papers, draft resolutions and written comments from member
countries should be forwarded by participating delegations to the
17th Annual Meeting Secretariat no later than 30 November
2008 |
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REGISTRATION FORM
(Download)
[Doc. format]
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
(Download)
[Doc. format] |
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3. Identity badges |
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For security purposes, delegates, accompanying persons, and members
of the Secretariat Organizing Committee are requested to wear their
identity badges visibly at all times, both during the meeting and
at all official receptions.
Various identity badges are referred to the following:
Identities |
Color |
Delegate |
Blue |
Accompanying Person |
Pink |
Secretary/Advisor |
Green |
Diplomatic Corps |
Purple |
APPF Secretariat |
Orange |
Security |
Red |
Press |
Grey |
Guest |
Yellow |
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4. Accommodation and hotel reservation |
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Expenses related to the meeting, official reception and meals specified
in the programme of activities will be covered by the host country.
Costs such as meals outside the meeting framework, accommodation and
other services (mini-bar, laundry, international phone calls, telex,
fax, etc…) will be borne by participating delegates.
The following selected hotels’ information are available for delegates’
preference in a respective way
Name of Hotel |
Room Category |
Occupancy |
Rate US $ |
DON CHAN PALACE
Tel: (856 21) 244 288
Fax: (856 21) 244 111-2
Web: www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com |
Classic (City View) |
Single |
75 |
Double |
85 |
Superior (River
View) |
Single |
85 |
Double |
95 |
Deluxe Suite |
Single / Double |
200 |
Executive Suite |
Single / Double |
300 |
President Suite |
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2000 |
NOVOTEL VIENTIANE
Tel: 85621213570
Fax: 85621213572
Web: www.visit-laos.com |
Standard Room |
Single |
80 |
Double |
86 |
Superior Room |
Single |
86 |
Double |
93 |
Executive Room |
Single |
146 |
Double |
158 |
Suite Single |
169 |
Suite Double |
182 |
Preliminary block bookings have been made for the meeting at the hotels
listed above respectively. Please send the enclosed hotel reservation
form to the Meeting Secretariat at the National Assembly in Lao PDR
(see contact details above). We urge you to make your reservations
as early as possible by following the “first come first serve” principle,
but no later than 30 November 2008.
In the event of cancellation please notify the Meeting Secretariat
in Lao PDR. Note that cancellation at short notice may result in a
charge according to the hotel’s cancellation policy.
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5. Arrival and departure |
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In order to ensure an efficient welcome service at Wattay International
Airport, Vientiane, all delegates are kindly requested to include
details of arrival and departure (date, time, flight number) on the
hotel reservation form sent to the Meeting Secretariat in Lao PDR
by 30 November 2008.
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6. Visas |
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Delegates from ASEAN countries do
not require a visa to enter Lao PDR. Delegates from other countries
are kindly requested to obtain a visa in advance from the nearest
Lao Embassy or Consulate. In case there is no Lao Embassy or Consulate,
delegates may email a scanned copy of their passport to the Meeting
Secretariat in Lao PDR by 30 November 2008 in order to arrange for
visa on arrival. In addition, they need to bring along two 4 x 6 centimetre
photographs.
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7. List of embassies |
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Please refer to the website of Lao
PDR’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a comprehensive listing of Lao
embassies located in foreign countries concerned: http://www.mofa.gov.la
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8. Transportation |
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Transportation will be provided, on
arrival and departure, between Wattay International Airport, Vientiane,
and designated hotel for delegates who have given arrival details,
and for official functions during the conference.
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9. Language |
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The Meeting will be held in English.
Delegates and speakers are requested to arrange for their own interpretation
if required. Delegations needing translation booth are kindly requested
to submit prior notice to the APPF-17 Secretariat in due course.
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10. Hospitality information
• Climate |
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In January, the weather is usually
very pleasant; dry and sunny with an average temperature of 20°c-25°c. |
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• Foreign exchange |
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The official currency of the Lao PDR
is the Lao Kip. Currency exchange facilities are available at the
hotels chosen for the Meeting, international airports, and in many
locations around the city. Travellers cheques in major currencies
can be cashed at banks. Cash can be withdrawn from banks using Visa
and MasterCard over the counter and at a limited number of ATMs in
the centre of the city. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels
and a limited number of restaurants and shops.
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11. Press center |
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The Press Center located in Don Chan
Palace will begin its operation on 15 January 2008 with the aim of
assisting members of the press to cover the conference. Journalists
wishing to cover the 17th Annual Meeting of APPF are kindly requested
to register in advance with the APPF-17 Secretariat.
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12. Medical service |
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First-aid medical services will be
operated at Don Chan Palace during the conference.
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13. Bilateral meeting room |
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Delegations having the need for bilateral
meeting rooms are kindly requested to contact the 17th APPF Secretariat
for proper arrangement.
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For
further information please contact: |
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Meeting Secretariat
in Lao PDR
C/o Mr. Khemphone Anothay
National Assembly of Lao PDR
P.O. Box 662, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Email: khemano@na.gov.la
Tel: + 856 21 413507, 413515
Fax: + 856 21 413547, 413 515 |
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Click here Download Registration Form |
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Click here Download Hotel Reservation Form |
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