Seventy-third Regional Committee for Europe: Astana, 24–26 October 2023: guide for participants

Regional Committee for Europe 73rd session Astana, Kazakhstan, 24–26 October 2023 EUR/RC73/DIV./1 16 October 2023 | 230638 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe Guide for participants Astana, Kazakhstan, 24–26 October 2023 EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 2 Contents General information ................................................................................................................................ 4 Date and location ............................................................................................................................... 4 Attendance and format ..................................................................................................................... 4 Registration ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Credentials.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Registration process ........................................................................................................................... 5 Provisional list of participants ............................................................................................................ 5 Travel arrangements ............................................................................................................................... 6 Travel to and from Astana .................................................................................................................. 6 Hotel accommodation ........................................................................................................................ 6 Visa ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Arrival in Astana ................................................................................................................................. 6 Departure from Astana ..................................................................................................................... 7 Practical arrangements during RC73 ....................................................................................................... 7 On-site registration ............................................................................................................................ 7 Transfers to and from the congress centre ........................................................................................ 7 Healthy RC73 ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Walk the Talk ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Networking receptions ....................................................................................................................... 8 Bilateral meetings between Member States ...................................................................................... 8 Excursions and visits ........................................................................................................................... 8 Medical services ................................................................................................................................. 8 Personal security and insurance......................................................................................................... 8 Local information ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Currency and payment transactions .................................................................................................. 9 Weather and clothing ......................................................................................................................... 9 Local time ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Electricity supply ................................................................................................................................ 9 Tourist information ............................................................................................................................ 9 Official programme .................................................................................................................................. 9 Working languages and interpretation .............................................................................................. 9 Accessibility ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Seating in plenary ............................................................................................................................. 10 Statements and interventions .......................................................................................................... 10 Inscription on Speakers’ List for the agenda item on addresses by the Director-General and Regional Director .............................................................................................................................. 11 Written statements .......................................................................................................................... 11 Documentation ................................................................................................................................. 11 Draft resolutions and decisions ........................................................................................................ 11 Side events ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Public communication ........................................................................................................................... 12 EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 3 Livestream ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Social media ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Website ............................................................................................................................................ 12 RC73 mobile application ................................................................................................................... 12 Privacy .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Annex 1. List of RC73 recommended hotels ......................................................................................... 14 Annex 2. Highlights of the visit to cultural sites: Friday, 27 October .................................................... 17 Annex 3. List of Member States and Associate Members (naming convention) .................................. 18 EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Date and location The 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC73) will open on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, and will close on Thursday, 26 October 2023. Venue: Congress Center Astana • Address: 44 Sauran Street, Astana, Kazakhstan • Telephone: +7 7172 251552: +7 7172 251553 • Website: https://qazexpocongress.kz/en/biznes/arenda- kongress-czentra/ The normal working hours will be between 09:00 and 17:30 (ALMT: CEST+4 or UTC+6), except for Tuesday, 24 October, when the proceedings will commence at 08:30. Attendance and format In accordance with Rules 1 and 2 of the Rules of Procedure of the Regional Committee for Europe, participation in the plenary session of the Regional Committee is open to delegates from Member States, Associate Members and invited States that are not members of the Regional Committee; invited representatives of the United Nations, specialized agencies and other international organizations; representatives of non-State actors in official relations with WHO or accredited to attend meetings of the Regional Committee; and other observers. The notice of convocation is being sent in accordance with Rules 4 and 7 of the Rules of Procedure. Following the decision of the Thirtieth Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for Europe, the session will be organized in person. REGISTRATION Credentials In accordance with Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure, the names of representatives, which in the case of Members shall take the form of credentials, shall be communicated to the WHO Regional Director for Europe before the opening of the session. Credentials shall be issued by the Head of State, the Head of Government, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Health or any other appropriate authority, such as embassies and permanent missions or senior government EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 5 officials, such as directors-general or permanent secretaries for health. Member States and Associate Members are invited to use as a guide the form attached to the convocation letter as a template for the establishment of credentials, on an official letterhead of the issuing authority, with all information stated in the form included in the credentials. The credentials must be dated and signed or stamped by the issuing authority. In accordance with Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure, the delegations of Member States should consist of not more than two representatives from each of the Members. The representatives may be accompanied by alternates and advisers. All other participants (international governmental organizations, non-State actors and other partners, as referred to in Rule 2 of the Rules of Procedure), who are invited to attend the Regional Committee in an observer capacity, are welcome to confirm their participation to the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) Regional Governance unit (eurorc73@who.int). To ensure participation in RC73, all credentials will have to be uploaded and submitted electronically through the online registration process (see section “Registration process”). Registration process Online registration is required for official attendance of the plenary session of the Regional Committee by all categories of invited participants. Registration can be initiated through the following link: https://indico.un.org/e/eurorc73. Please follow the step-by- step instructions provided during the registration process. Please note that access to your personal information will only be given to persons authorized by WHO and the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, and the information will be used only for organizational and security purposes. Delegations are kindly requested to complete the online registration preferably before 15 September 2023. Provisional list of participants A provisional list of participants will be made available before the opening of the session. This list will be compiled on the basis of the credentials received by the Secretariat by close of business on 20 October 2023. Participants are requested to check the information contained in the provisional list of participants and to report any changes or corrections to the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) for inclusion in the final list. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 6 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Travel to and from Astana Participants should make their own travel arrangements for both outward and return journeys and make their own hotel booking (except invited special guests, who will be notified as such). Hotel accommodation Delegations are kindly requested to book well in advance (before 10 September) a room in one of the recommended hotels listed in Annex 1. When booking a hotel, you must write in your request the first name and last name of the guest, phone number, number of nights of accommodation, full name of the event (Regional Committee 73) and promotional code (RC73) in order to receive a special room rate. Please note that: • the special room rates only apply for the period from 21 to 27 October; • room availability and applicable rates can no longer be guaranteed after 10 September; and • booking conditions are individual for each hotel and will be shared with the guests during the booking process. Visa Participants are kindly invited to check whether they require a visa to enter Kazakhstan and to apply for it in a timely manner, by visiting: • https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/pres s/article/details/6764?directionId=3053&lang=en • https://egov.kz/cms/en/articles/rk_visa_obtaining. Upon request, a personal invitation letter can be issued to support visa applications. Please contact the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) with your full name and a copy of your passport. Participants who do not require a visa to enter Kazakhstan are advised to travel with a normal traveller’s passport or a United Nations laissez-passer (if applicable). Arrival in Astana Upon arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (IATA code NQZ), participants are requested to go to the RC73 reception desk, which will be located outside the arrivals hall of the airport. Staff at the reception desk will assist participants’ transfer only to the hotels from the recommended list. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 7 To facilitate the organization of transfers, participants are requested to inform the Secretariat of their flight details and booked hotel accommodation when available. Departure from Astana Similarly, participants should inform the Secretariat of their departure time if they wish to receive a transfer to the airport. During RC73, a transportation desk will be available for participants (for opening times, please check the RC73 application or at the venue). PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS DURING RC73 On-site registration The registration desk at the congress centre will open on Monday, 23 October, and will remain open throughout the event. Participants are requested to bring identification to obtain their badge and conference package. Participants are requested to wear their badge and keep it visible at all times. Access to the congress centre and the networking receptions can be denied to anybody who is not properly registered and identifiable. Transfers to and from the congress centre Shuttle buses will be organized each day from Tuesday to Thursday to transfer participants between their hotels and the conference venue. Transport in connection with the official social events will also be organized. Participants are invited to check the timetables and notices in the RC73 application, as well as at the hotel lobby or at the congress centre. Transportation will only be provided to and from the hotels on the recommended list. Delegates not staying at the hotels on the recommended list must organize their own transportation to and from the congress centre or social events. Healthy RC73 WHO/Europe is committed to the principle of conducting healthy and sustainable meetings, creating a culture of health and well-being for all participants. This includes providing access to healthy foods and beverages, maintaining a tobacco-free environment, encouraging physical activity during breaks, and protecting and minimizing the impact on the environment. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 8 Courtesy of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, a rich variety of local food and beverages will be served at the conference venue during RC73 lunch and other breaks. During receptions, participants will be able to opt for non- alcoholic and non-sugary drinks. Please communicate any special dietary requirements to the Secretariat in advance of the session. Walk the Talk To start the session in an active way, participants who are already in Astana are encouraged to join the Walk the Talk activities scheduled on 22 October in the nearby Botanical Garden. Bring your workout gear! More details will be shared with the participants in the RC73 application and at the venue. Networking receptions All participants (and their accompanying persons) are kindly invited to the evening networking receptions on 22, 23, 24 and 25 October. Details about the exact time and venue of these events will be announced through the RC73 application. Bilateral meetings between Member States To accommodate any requests from delegations to meet bilaterally with other delegations, meeting rooms are available in the morning and during lunch breaks. These meeting rooms can be booked in advance. Excursions and visits For participants (and their accompanying persons) who would like to extend their stay, excursions to cultural sites will be organized on Friday, 27 October. For more information about Astana and its many attractions, please see Annex 2. Medical services During RC73, medical assistance will be available at the venue. For any medical emergencies, call 112. Personal security and insurance Participants should maintain the same personal security awareness as for any large city. Particular attention should be paid to the following guidelines. • Stay alert: watch over your personal belongings; avoid displaying attractive and valuable items. • Always ask for proper identification before surrendering your passport. • Be particularly vigilant at the airport, at the train station and when checking into your hotel. The Secretariat cannot be held liable for personal accidents or loss of or damage to the private property of participants EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 9 and accompanying persons, either during or indirectly arising from attendance at RC73. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance. For any emergency, call 102 (police). LOCAL INFORMATION Currency and payment transactions The currency unit is tenge (₸). Please have a small amount of cash with you for small expenses (such as taxi or local shops). Foreign currency can be changed at banks and exchange offices, which are widely available in the city centre. International credit cards, such as American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa, are all widely accepted in Kazakhstan. ATMs are available throughout the city. Weather and clothing The weather in Astana in October can be described as cold and windy. The average temperature during the day is 10 °C, and at night can go down to –5 °C. The rains are mostly light. The weather can change from day to day, so please bring warm clothes and an umbrella. Be aware of possible frosts. For an up-to-date weather forecast in Astana please visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/kazakstan/astana. Clothing is smart casual for all occasions. Local time Astana uses ALMT (CEST+4 or UTC+6). Time indications in the RC73 programme will follow ALMT. Electricity supply The standard voltage used in Astana is 220 V, while the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The central European-type wall socket (two-pin plug) is standard in Kazakhstan. Tourist information For more information about Astana and its many attractions, see: https://visitastana.kz/en/. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Working languages and interpretation The working languages for the plenary session and the ministerial lunch are English, French, German and Russian. Statements made in any of these languages will be simultaneously interpreted into the other three languages. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 10 To facilitate interpretation, delegations are encouraged to share any written contributions with the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) in advance of the session, clearly indicating the relevant agenda item. Accessibility The entire venue is accessible for people who use mobility equipment (e.g. wheelchairs). Participants with accessibility requirements are kindly advised to let the Secretariat know in advance, so that any required assistance can be organized (eurorc73@who.int). Seating in plenary Delegates will be seated in the English alphabetical order of the names of Member States (see Annex 3). Statements and interventions To keep the discussions both streamlined and focused on country experience, guiding questions will be proposed for the plenary sessions on day 2 (25 October) and day 3 (26 October). Interventions during the plenary sessions can be made through: • live interventions (individual and group statements) • written statements. Individual and group statements will be limited to three and five minutes, respectively. Interventions by international partners and non-State actors in official relations with WHO or accredited by the Regional Committee will be limited to two minutes. In addition, written statements can be submitted for posting on the WHO/Europe website. They could either complement or replace an oral intervention. During the plenary meetings, delegates wishing to take the floor should signal their wish to speak by raising their name plate. Group statements will be given consideration before individual statements. Should you anticipate making a group statement, please notify the Secretariat in advance (eurorc73@who.int). Written statements are limited to 600 words. Statements should be relevant to the agenda item being considered, and their content should be closely related to the RC73 documents. Live interventions should be delivered at a moderate pace (110 words per minute). As an example, a 3-minute intervention shouldn’t exceed 330 words, i.e., one single page. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 11 Please adhere to the allotted time limits. Kindly note that a countdown timer will be used to help observe the speaking time limits. The countdown timer is a request for the speaker to be concise, not to speak faster. Inscription on Speakers’ List for the agenda item on addresses by the Director-General and Regional Director Following the WHO Director-General’s and Regional Director’s addresses on day 1 of RC73, a general debate will be held on the state of health in the WHO European Region and the strategic action taken by WHO to achieve the goals of the European Programme of Work, 2020–2025, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (24 October, 11:30–13:00 and 14:30–16:00). To manage time during the general discussion, delegations are invited to inform the Secretariat in advance of their wish to take the floor by filling in the Speakers’ List form here by 20 October 2023. This information is not binding and will not impede on the right to ask for the floor during the course of the session. Written statements Written statements of no more than 600 words and in one of the working languages of the Regional Committee can be sent to the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) in advance of the opening of the session for posting on the WHO/Europe website. The statements should make clear reference to the relevant agenda item. They may be submitted in lieu of an oral intervention or to complement one. Documentation All documentation, including the provisional interactive agenda and provisional annotated programme, and other working, conference, information and background documents, will be made available on the WHO/Europe website. These documents will also be accessible through the RC73 application. Draft resolutions and decisions Under Rules 22 bis, 22 ter and 22 quarter of the Rules of Procedure, delegations are encouraged to submit to the Secretariat (eurorc73@who.int) any formal proposals for resolutions, decisions or substantive amendments thereof prior to the session, in order to allow the Secretariat to translate them into the official languages and to distribute them for consideration among all other delegations. Side events In response to Member States' recommendations for more focused discussions during the Regional Committee plenary session, this year side events will be organized in the run-up to RC73 and conducted in virtual format every Monday, commencing on 4 September until 9 October, between 10:00 and 11:30 (CEST). Further details about the programme, invited speakers and other arrangements will be communicated in due course. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 12 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Livestream Under Rule 6 of the Rules of Procedure, meetings of the Regional Committee are in principle held in public. Therefore, the proceedings of the plenary session will be broadcast on WHO/Europe’s website: www.who.int/europe. On the livestream, interpretation will only be available in English and Russian. Social media Social media coverage will be provided through WHO/Europe’s official social media accounts using the hashtag #RC73Astana. • Twitter: @WHO_Europe (English) and @WHO_Europe_RU (Russian) • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WHOEurope Website As well as the official documentation, the WHO/Europe website will provide regular updates, transcripts of key statements and speeches, and the latest news and information for the media, including multimedia materials and video galleries. RC73 mobile application An RC73 mobile application containing all session documents, programme details and practical information will be made available to participants by 16 October 2023. The application can be downloaded free of charge for iOS and Android devices. More information about the app, including instructions on how to use it, will be provided in due course, and before the launch of the app. Privacy Participants are reminded that the meetings are recorded for reporting purposes. By attending this event, participants are considered to have consented to the use of any photographs, video and/or sound recordings taken during all RC73 meetings and events. Participants who would like to opt out of photos and videos are invited to let the Secretariat know in advance. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 13 For any urgent issues during RC73, please contact the RC73 support team. Email: eurorc73@who.int Hotline: +45 45 33 68 51 Speakers’ List for the general discussion to be submitted by 20 October 2023. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 14 Annex 1. List of RC73 recommended hotels Double room rate (Deluxe King, deluxe twin) Double room rate (Deluxe King river view) The St. Regis Astana (5*) Kabanbay Batyra Avenue 1 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel.: +7 (7172) 79-08-98 Email: reservations.astana@stregis.com Website: www.thestregisastana.com ₸95 000 (US$ 213) Breakfast buffet ₸16 500 per person (US$ 37) ₸95 000 (US$ 213) Breakfast buffet ₸16 500 per person (US$ 37) Hotel St. Regis Astana is located on the banks of the Ishim River in the heart of the Central Park of the capital of Kazakhstan. Baiterek Monument, Independence Square and Astana Opera House are a 15-minute drive away. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Rixos President Astana (5*) D. Kunayev Street 7 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 24-50-50 Email: astana@rixos.com Website: www.rixos.com/en/hotel-resort/rixos-president-astana ₸60 000 (US$ 134) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸70 000 (US$ 157) Breakfast buffet incl. Rixos President Astana is located in the government district in Astana. The hotel features two stylish restaurants and a large Anjana Spa with a swimming pool. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Radisson Astana (5*) Sary Arka Street 4 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 67-07-77 Email: reservation.astana@radisson.kz Website: www.radissonblu.com/hotel-astana ₸60 000 (US$ 134) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸70 000 (US$ 157) Breakfast buffet incl. Radisson Astana Hotel is located in the centre of Astana, a 5-minute walk from the Central Park. Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center is 3.5 km away. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate SAAD HOTEL (5*) Dostyq Street 2 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 62-07-70 Email: reservations@saad-hotel.com Website: http://en.saad-hotel.com/ ₸55 000 (US$ 145) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸65 000 (US$ 145) Breakfast buffet incl. The SAAD Hotel is located in the very centre of Astana, just a few minutes’ walk from the Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center. The Baiterek Monument in the city centre is a 15-minute walk away. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 15 Double room rate (Deluxe room) Double room rate (Club room) Sheraton Astana (5*) Syganak Street 60/1 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 70-05-55 Email: reservations.astana@sheraton.com Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tsesi-sheraton-nur- sultan-hotel/overview/ ₸61 000 (US$ 136) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸84 000 (US$ 188) Breakfast buffet incl. Sheraton Astana Hotel is a modern premium hotel in the heart of the capital of Kazakhstan. Located within walking distance from government agencies, ministries, major business centres and tourist attractions. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Hilton Astana (5*) Sauran Street 46 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 64-99-00 Email: astana.info@hilton.com Website: Available Rooms - Hilton Astana ₸70 000 (US$ 156) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸77 000 (US$ 172) Breakfast buffet incl. Hilton Astana is an ultra-modern hotel located within the EXPO exhibition complex. Convenient location in a new area of the city allows you to get to the international airport in 20 minutes; a trip to the city centre takes 10 minutes. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Astana (3*) Sary Arka Street 8 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 67-00-00 Email: reservation.astana@parkinn.com Website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn- astana ₸32 000 (US$ 72) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸40 000 (US$ 90) Breakfast buffet incl. Park Inn by Radisson Astana is located in the new centre of Astana, a 5-minute walk from the Central Park. Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center is 3.5 km away. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Wyndham Garden Astana (4*) Hussein Bin Talal Street 25 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 79-00-00 Email: reservation@wyndhamgardenastana.com Website booking: www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/49466?corporate_id=1000072602 Website: https://wyndhamgardenastana.com/en/ ₸27 000 (US$ 61) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸37 000 (US$ 83) Breakfast buffet incl. Wyndham Garden Astana – located 5 minutes’ walk from the event venue, MEGA Silk Way shopping centre and the venue of the international exhibition Astana EXPO-2017. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 16 Single room rate Double room rate YE’S apart-hotel Astana (4*) Turkestan Street 16 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel: +7 (7172) 64-08-13 Email: daily.astana@yesapart.com Website: https://yesapart.com/en/hotels/kazakhstan/astana/ ₸22 400 (US$ 50) Breakfast (set) ₸5 500 per person (US$ 13) ₸22 400 (US$ 50) Breakfast (set) ₸5 500 per person (US$ 13) YE'S apart-hotel Astana offers views of the picturesque city park “Botanical Garden”. Nearby is MEGA Silk Way and Astana EXPO-2017. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). Single room rate Double room rate Hampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch (3*) Mangilik El Avenue 43 A 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Теl: +7 (7172) 70-03-50 Email: tsekz_hampton@hilton.com Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tsekzhx-hampton-astana- triumphal-arch/ ₸27 000 (US$ 61) Breakfast buffet incl. ₸29 000 (US$ 65) Breakfast buffet incl. Hampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch is located in the business district of Astana. The Astana EXPO-2017 venue is a 17-minute walk away. Baiterek Monument is 3.1 km away. Approximate prices in US$, subject to exchange rate change (1 US$ = ₸447.86 as per 23 June 2023). All prices are in tenge (₸), including VAT, and include service charge but do not include tourist tax for foreigners. Please note that in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 787, dated 5 November 2021, from 1 January 2023 foreign citizens will be charged a mandatory tourist fee in the amount of 5% of the cost of living (not included in the price) for each day of stay. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 17 Annex 2. Highlights of the visit to cultural sites: Friday, 27 October Monument Astana-Baiterek The monument was installed on the central square in 2002 on the initiative of the first president. An impressive 97 m steel structure topped with a gilded ball with a diameter of 22 m, Astana-Baiterek symbolizes a new stage in the life of the Kazakh people, which was marked by the transfer of the country’s capital from Alma-Ata to Astana. Nur-Alem is the main symbol of EXPO Astana, a giant spherical building with a diameter of 80 m. At the top of the ball are two wind turbines that generate energy, thereby reducing energy consumption from the network. The structure consists of eight levels, six of which tell about one of the energy sources – space energy, sun energy, wind energy, biomass energy, kinetic energy and water energy. The museum Future Astana is located on the eighth level. National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan An extensive collection is located over an area of 75 000 m². It covers the time period from antiquity to the present day and consists of archaeological, cultural and ethnographic artifacts. The museum is divided into several halls: Astana, independent Kazakhstan, history, ethnography, contemporary art, and gold. Modern technologies are actively used to demonstrate the collection. Triumphal Arch Mangilik El The Triumphal Arch Mangilik El in the city of Astana is a landmark architectural structure built in honour of the anniversary of independence of Kazakhstan. It became the personification of the freedom of the country. The life and achievements of the Kazakh people and the history of Kazakhstan are the main concepts of the Mangilik El Triumphal Arch. Having visited it, you will get a unique opportunity to learn the traditions, culture, and history of the country. Palace of Peace and Accord This iconic pyramid-shaped building, the Palace of Peace and Accord, is intended for congresses of representatives of world religions. The area of the pyramid is 28 000 m2; the capacity of its opera hall is 1300 spectators. EUR/RC73/DIV./1 page 18 Annex 3. List of Member States and Associate Members (naming convention) Albania (ALB) Andorra (AND) Armenia (ARM) Austria (AUT) Azerbaijan (AZE) Belarus (BLR) Belgium (BEL) Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) Bulgaria (BUL) Croatia (CRO) Cyprus (CYP) Czechia (CZH) Denmark (DEN) Estonia (EST) Finland (FIN) France (FRA) Georgia (GEO) Germany (DEU) Greece (GRE) Hungary (HUN) Iceland (ICE) Ireland (IRE) Israel (ISR) Italy (ITA) Kazakhstan (KAZ) Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Latvia (LVA) Lithuania (LTU) Luxembourg (LUX) Malta (MTA) Monaco (MON) Montenegro (MNE) Netherlands (Kingdom of the) (NET) North Macedonia (MKD) Norway (NOR) Poland (POL) Portugal (POR) Republic of Moldova (MDA) Romania (ROM) Russian Federation (RUS) San Marino (SMR) Serbia (SRB) Slovakia (SVK) Slovenia (SVN) Spain (SPA) Sweden (SWE) Switzerland (SWI) Tajikistan (TJK) Türkiye (TUR) Turkmenistan (TKM) Ukraine (UKR) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UNK) Uzbekistan (UZB) Associate Members Faroe Islands (FRO) = = =