Fifth session of the Intergovernmental
Negotiating Body
In decision FCTC/COP4(11), the Conference of the Parties (COP) extended the mandate of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to a final session for the purpose of finalizing the text of a draft protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. The COP also established an informal working group to work prior to the final session of the INB.
The fifth and final session of the INB will be held from Thursday 29 March to Wednesday 4 April 2012 at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). It will open at 11:00 on 29 March and is expected to close by 13:00 on 4 April. Meetings of the regional groups will be held from 09:00 to 10:30 on 29 March.
Accommodation
Due to other larger meetings taking place in Geneva in the same period as INB5, delegates are encouraged to make their hotel reservations as early as possible. A limited number of rooms have been provisionally blocked for Parties’ representatives through the Geneva Tourism Office.
Delegates wishing to use this block-booking should check availability and conditions and make their own booking through the web site below.
Credentials
Original credentials are required. An advance signed copy should be submitted to the Convention Secretariat by 15 March 2012 by e-mail to inbfctc@who.int or by fax to +41 22 791 5830.
Travel support
Parties eligible for travel support should submit their credentials to the Convention Secretariat by 1 February 2012 and indicate the delegate who should receive financial support. Credentials are required for processing travel arrangements.
Visa
Requests for a visa support letter should be addressed to inbfctc@who.int as soon as possible and include: last name; first name; function/title; institution; nationality; date and place of birth; passport number, expiry date, date and place of issuance.