United Nations United Nations Headquarters New YorkHeadquarters New YorkBriefing by the Protocol and Liaison ServiceBriefing by the Protocol and Liaison Service

66th Session of the General Assembly 66th Session of the General Assembly

and Associated High-level Meetingsand Associated High-level Meetings

Thursday 08 September 2011Thursday 08 September 2011

Mr. Desmond ParkerMr. Desmond Parker

Chief of Protocol Chief of Protocol

• Heads of StateHeads of State 9191 • Heads of Government Heads of Government 4444 • Vice PresidentsVice Presidents 55 • Crown PrinceCrown Prince 11 • Deputy Prime MinistersDeputy Prime Ministers 1010 • MinistersMinisters 4040 • Vice MinisterVice Minister 22• Chairmen of the Delegations / PRs Chairmen of the Delegations / PRs 11 • Permanent ObserverPermanent Observer 11

Total: Total: 195195

Level of Participation (as of 30 August 2011)Level of Participation (as of 30 August 2011)

General DebateGeneral Debate

MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATESMAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES

12 September12 September Closing of the 65th session of the Closing of the 65th session of the General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly HallGeneral Assembly (10 am)General Assembly (10 am)

13 September13 September Wreath laying ceremony (9.45 – 10.00 am) Wreath laying ceremony (9.45 – 10.00 am) Visitors’ Lobby (tbc)Visitors’ Lobby (tbc)

Opening of the 66th session of the Opening of the 66th session of the General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly HallGeneral Assembly (3.00 pm – 3.45 pm)General Assembly (3.00 pm – 3.45 pm)

15 September15 September International Day of Peace – Peace Bell International Day of Peace – Peace Bell Rose GardenRose GardenCeremony (09.30 am – 09.55 am)Ceremony (09.30 am – 09.55 am)

17 September17 September GSP Sherpas Meeting (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)GSP Sherpas Meeting (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm) CR7CR7

18 September18 September SG High Level Meeting on Global SustainabilitySG High Level Meeting on Global Sustainability CR6CR6(10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)(10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

19 September19 September Opening Plenary of the High-Level Meeting onOpening Plenary of the High-Level Meeting onNon-Communicable Diseases (NCD)Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) (9:00 am – 10:00 am)(9:00 am – 10:00 am) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

SG Symposium on International Counter TerrorismSG Symposium on International Counter Terrorism(10:00 am – 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm – 6:00pm)(10:00 am – 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm – 6:00pm) Closing Session (6:00 pm) – tbcClosing Session (6:00 pm) – tbc CR2CR2

Plenary of the High-Level Meeting onPlenary of the High-Level Meeting on General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly HallNon-communicable Diseases (NCD)Non-communicable Diseases (NCD)(10:00am – 1:00pm) and (3:00pm – 6:00pm)(10:00am – 1:00pm) and (3:00pm – 6:00pm)

SG High Level Meeting on Global SustainabilitySG High Level Meeting on Global Sustainability CR6CR6(10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)(10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…

19 September19 September SG High Level Group on Sustainable Energy for AllSG High Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All CR5CR5

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) ECOSOC – North Lawn BuildingECOSOC – North Lawn BuildingRoundtable 1 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)Roundtable 1 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) Roundtable 2 (03:00 pm – 06:00 pm)Roundtable 2 (03:00 pm – 06:00 pm)

20 September20 September Roundtable 3 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)Roundtable 3 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) ECOSOC- North Lawn BuildingECOSOC- North Lawn Building

20 September20 September SG High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for AllSG High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All CR5CR5(09:00 am – 11:00 am)(09:00 am – 11:00 am)

Opening Plenary of the High-LevelOpening Plenary of the High-LevelMeeting on Desertification (10:00 am – 11:00 am)Meeting on Desertification (10:00 am – 11:00 am) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly HallDesertification Roundtables 1 & 2 (11 am – 1 pm) Desertification Roundtables 1 & 2 (11 am – 1 pm) CR4 (North Lawn Building)CR4 (North Lawn Building)and (3 pm – 6 pm)and (3 pm – 6 pm)

SG High Level Meeting on Scaling up Nutrition SG High Level Meeting on Scaling up Nutrition CR2CR2(11:00 am – 1:00 pm)(11:00 am – 1:00 pm)

UN Private Sector Forum on Sustainable EnergyUN Private Sector Forum on Sustainable Energy General Assembly LobbyGeneral Assembly Lobby(12:00 pm – 02:30 pm)(12:00 pm – 02:30 pm)

Closing of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)Closing of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall(03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)(03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

Secretary-General Event – Every WomanSecretary-General Event – Every WomanEvery Child (4:00 – 6:00 pm)Every Child (4:00 – 6:00 pm) ECOSOC – North Lawn BuildingECOSOC – North Lawn Building

Closing Plenary of Desertification - tbcClosing Plenary of Desertification - tbc (06:00 pm)(06:00 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…

21 September21 September Opening Session of the General DebateOpening Session of the General Debate(09:00 am – 10:00 am)(09:00 am – 10:00 am) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

General Debate (10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00pm – 07:30 pm) General Debate (10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00pm – 07:30 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

State Luncheon (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)State Luncheon (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm) Visitors LobbyVisitors Lobby

Tea reception hosted by Mrs. Ban in honor of SpousesTea reception hosted by Mrs. Ban in honor of Spouses SG ResidenceSG Residence(4:00 pm)(4:00 pm)

22 September22 September Opening of the SG High-Level Meeting on Nuclear SafetyOpening of the SG High-Level Meeting on Nuclear Safety General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

and Securityand Security(08:00 am – 08:45 am)(08:00 am – 08:45 am)Ministerial Session (1) and (2) – (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)Ministerial Session (1) and (2) – (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) CR2 and CR4CR2 and CR4

Opening Plenary of Durban CommemorationOpening Plenary of Durban Commemoration General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall(09:00 am – 11:00 am)(09:00 am – 11:00 am)Durban Commemoration Panel 1 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)Durban Commemoration Panel 1 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) ECOSOC & CR3 overflowECOSOC & CR3 overflowand & Panel 2 (3 pm – 6 pm) and & Panel 2 (3 pm – 6 pm)

Museum tour for Spouses (Frick Collection)Museum tour for Spouses (Frick Collection) 1 East, 701 East, 70thth Street Street(09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) (09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

General Debate (11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)General Debate (11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…MAIN EVENTS / KEY DATES cont’d…

22 September22 September Closing Session of the SG High Level Meeting onClosing Session of the SG High Level Meeting onNuclear Safety and Security (12:15 pm – 1:00 pm)Nuclear Safety and Security (12:15 pm – 1:00 pm) CR2CR2

Security Council High-Level Meeting on Maintenance ofSecurity Council High-Level Meeting on Maintenance ofInternational Peace and Security - Conflict Prevention International Peace and Security - Conflict Prevention Security Council ChamberSecurity Council Chamber(Time TBC)(Time TBC)

Closing Plenary of the Durban CommemorationClosing Plenary of the Durban Commemoration General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall(06:00 pm – 07:00 pm)(06:00 pm – 07:00 pm)

23 September23 September General Debate Day 3 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &General Debate Day 3 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &3:00 pm – 9:00 pm) 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

SG Meeting on CTBT (10:00 am – 1:00 pm &SG Meeting on CTBT (10:00 am – 1:00 pm & CR4 – North Lawn BuildingCR4 – North Lawn Building3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

24 September24 September General Debate Day 4 (09:00 pm – 1:00 pm &General Debate Day 4 (09:00 pm – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 07:00 pm)3:00 pm – 07:00 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

25 September25 September ClosedClosed

26 September26 September General Debate Day 5 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &General Debate Day 5 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &(3:00 pm – 09:00 pm)(3:00 pm – 09:00 pm) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

27 September27 September General Debate Day 6 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &General Debate Day 6 (09:00 am – 1:00 pm &(3:00 pm – tbc)(3:00 pm – tbc) General Assembly HallGeneral Assembly Hall

Communication to Member States, IGO and Specialized Agencies

PRO/NV/66GA/2/Arrivals & Departures

PRO/NV/66GA/Wreath-laying/Peace Bell –

PRO/66GA/Tea Reception for Spouses –

PRO/66GA/Museum Tour for Spouses -

PRO/NV/66GA/2/Official Luncheon –

PRO/NV/66GA/HLM/Arrangements –

PRO/NV/Security Council High Level Meeting (tbc)

• PROTOCOL WEBSITE: www.un.int/protocol

ACCREDITATION

• Requests (SG6 forms) must be submitted before Requests (SG6 forms) must be submitted before 13 September 201113 September 2011

• SG6 forms available at SG6 forms available at http://www.un.int/protocolhttp://www.un.int/protocol

• Send covering letter with names and functional titles of members of Send covering letter with names and functional titles of members of delegation to the Chief of Protocol before 13 September 2011delegation to the Chief of Protocol before 13 September 2011

• All requests require 48 business hours for processing after All requests require 48 business hours for processing after submissionsubmission

• Delegates needing photos must proceed to Pass and IDDelegates needing photos must proceed to Pass and ID

• Missions may collect passes for those with photo in the systemMissions may collect passes for those with photo in the system

ACCREDITATION cont’d…

• VIP passes (without photo) for Heads of VIP passes (without photo) for Heads of State/Heads of Government, Vice-Presidents, State/Heads of Government, Vice-Presidents, Crown Princes and spousesCrown Princes and spouses

• VIP passes (with photo) for Deputy Prime VIP passes (with photo) for Deputy Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and spousesMinisters, Cabinet Ministers and spouses

• Protocol passes curtailed during Protocol passes curtailed during

19 – 27 September 201119 – 27 September 2011

Restricted Areas and Meeting Rooms

Restricted areas: Restricted areas:

• GA building:- 2nd Floor, GA Hall, First basement GA building:- 2nd Floor, GA Hall, First basement (press stakeout area), Security Council Chamber(press stakeout area), Security Council Chamber

• North Lawn Building:- Conference rooms for the North Lawn Building:- Conference rooms for the Roundtables/Panels and specific High-Level meetingsRoundtables/Panels and specific High-Level meetings

Access to restricted areas • Access cards “GA Hall and Delegates entrance lobby” to be distributed by PLS will Access cards “GA Hall and Delegates entrance lobby” to be distributed by PLS will

be valid from 19 – 27 September 2011 be valid from 19 – 27 September 2011

• Permanent Missions/Observers – 6 for the High Level meetings and General Debate Permanent Missions/Observers – 6 for the High Level meetings and General Debate and 4 for the Delegates Entrance Lobbyand 4 for the Delegates Entrance Lobby

• Observers / IGOs – 2 for High-Level Meetings and the General Debate and 2 for Observers / IGOs – 2 for High-Level Meetings and the General Debate and 2 for the Delegates Entrance Lobbythe Delegates Entrance Lobby

• Specialized Agencies – 1 for the High-Level Meetings and General Debate and 2 for Specialized Agencies – 1 for the High-Level Meetings and General Debate and 2 for the Delegates Entrance Lobbythe Delegates Entrance Lobby

• Seats in the VIP Section and 4th floor balcony during the Speech of the Head of Seats in the VIP Section and 4th floor balcony during the Speech of the Head of delegation available upon written request delegation available upon written request

New Arrangements

Accreditation and Collection of passesAccreditation and Collection of passes

-- Protocol and Liaison Service Office – 2Protocol and Liaison Service Office – 2ndnd Floor – North Lawn Building Floor – North Lawn Building

Access to 2Access to 2ndnd floor (General Assembly) floor (General Assembly)- Limited to holders of color coded pass onlyLimited to holders of color coded pass only

Kuwaiti Boat AreaKuwaiti Boat Area

-- Overflow area for delegates with the + 4 access cardsOverflow area for delegates with the + 4 access cards

Access to GA 200:Access to GA 200:

-- Limit delegation size in GA200 (Head of Delegation plus two)Limit delegation size in GA200 (Head of Delegation plus two)

Felicitations:Felicitations:- Restricted to the western area at the front of the Indonesian LoungeRestricted to the western area at the front of the Indonesian Lounge

Official LuncheonOfficial Luncheon- Visitors LobbyVisitors Lobby

Side Events and Roundtables/PanelsSide Events and Roundtables/Panels- To be held in North Lawn BuildingTo be held in North Lawn Building

Treaty SigningTreaty Signing

-- Neck area on the 2Neck area on the 2ndnd floor of the conference building (the former flag area) floor of the conference building (the former flag area)

New Arrangements cont’d…

Security CouncilSecurity Council- Security Council Chamber is located in the 1B Level of the Security Council Chamber is located in the 1B Level of the

UN General Assembly BuildingUN General Assembly Building

Bilateral BoothsBilateral Booths- 12 booths located at the back of the GA Hall on the 212 booths located at the back of the GA Hall on the 2ndnd, 3, 3rdrd and 4 and 4thth floors floors- 16 booths located on the 216 booths located on the 2ndnd Floor – North Lawn Building Floor – North Lawn Building

* For reservations kindly email: icms.un.org or * For reservations kindly email: icms.un.org or bilats-msu@un.orgbilats-msu@un.org or or

Emma Pioche – Telephone Number: 1 – 212 – 963 - 2952Emma Pioche – Telephone Number: 1 – 212 – 963 - 2952

Location of Press ConferencesLocation of Press Conferences- Contact Office of the Spokesperson (Jamille McCord – Telephone: 1 – 212 – 963 – 7707 or Contact Office of the Spokesperson (Jamille McCord – Telephone: 1 – 212 – 963 – 7707 or

email: mccord@un.org)email: mccord@un.org)

Route between the General Assembly and North Lawn BuildingRoute between the General Assembly and North Lawn Building- Protocol and Security will facilitate access for Heads of State and Delegations Protocol and Security will facilitate access for Heads of State and Delegations

Delegates Dining RoomDelegates Dining Room- Located in the former Staff Cafeteria in the Secretariat BuildingLocated in the former Staff Cafeteria in the Secretariat Building

THANK YOUTHANK YOU