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Note to Mr. M0ller regarding the conference entitled "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World", Astana, 28-29 August 2016 Benjamin Knight to: Christine VILELA 02/08/2016 02 :25PM Cc: Salman BAL, Sophie Guesne

Dear Christine,

Kindly find attached below a note to Mr. M0ller, along with a copy of the reply sent to the event organiser and the original invitation, regarding the above-mentioned event at which he has kindly agreed to represent the Secretary-General.

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Best regards,

Benjamin Knight

United Nations Executive Office of the Secretary-General Scheduling Office United Nations Secretariat, Room S-3802 New York, NY 10017

Tel: (212) 963-1402 Email: [email protected] Benjamin KnighUNY/UNO

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EOSG/CENTRAL p$' l l/ l/~ '1 Response to Invitation to the Secretary-General:- invitation to the conference entitled "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World", Astana, 28-29 August 2016 Benjamin Knight to: pr.kazakhstan 02/08/2016 02 :15PM Alexandra Barahona Posada, Mary Sack, G. Cucinotta, Sophie Cc: Guesne, Rommel Maranan, Jackilyn Punsal, Amy Kyaw, Wook-Jin Chang, Aminata Sy, Ruxandra Ferascu

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of Mr. CHANG Wook-jin, Chief of the Scheduling Unit of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. Please find attached a scan of formal communication to His Excellency Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov regarding the above-mentioned subject.

The original has been sent via mail. Kindly confirm receipt of this email.

Yours sincerely,

Benjamin Knight

United Nations Executive Office of the Secretary-General Scheduling Office United Nations Secretariat, Room S-3802 New York, NY 10017

Tel: (212) 963-1402 Email: [email protected] Benjamin Knight/NY/UNO

20160802140634 0 pdf ~ ~ ~-~~~ ~ , THE SEGRETARY·GENERAL

1 August 2016

Excellency,

I wish to thank you for the letter which I received on 8 June 2016, inviting me to participate in the conference entitled "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World", which will be held in Astana on 28 and 29 August 2016.

I regret to inform that I will be unable to take part in the conference, owing to prior commitments and pressing demands already scheduled on the said dates. However, in view of its importance, I am pleased to inform you that I have designated Mr. Michael M0ller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, to represent me and deliver a message to participants on my behalf. The office of Mr. M0ller will liaise further to discuss the details ofhis participation.

I wish to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for the success of the session.

A similar response has been sent to His Excellency Mr. Erlan A. Idrissov and Mr. Alyn Ware, who co-signed the invitation.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

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His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Astana (~) \URI~~ THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

1 August 2016

Excellency,

I wish to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for the success of the session.

A similar response has been sent to His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Mr. Alyn Ware, who co-signed the invitation.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

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His Excellency Mr. Erlan A. Idrissov Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Astana (~) \_tiWI ~~ ' THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

1 August 2016

Dear Mr. Ware,

I regret to inform that I will be unable to take part in the conference, owing to prior commitments and pressing demands already scheduled on the said dates. However, in view of its importance, I am pleased to inform you that I have designated Mr. Michael M01ler, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, to represent me and deliver a message to participants on my behalf. The office of Mr. M0ller will liaise further to discuss the details of his participation.

I wish to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for the success of the session.

A similar response has been sent to Their Excellencies Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Mr. Erlan A. Idrissov, who co-signed the invitation.

Yours sincerely,

BAN Ki-moon

Mr. Alyn Ware Global Coordinator Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament Basel UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

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1 August 2016

Excellency,

The Secretary-General would be grateful if you could kindly forward the enclosed letters to:

• His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

• His Excellency Mr. Erlan A. Idrissov, Minister ofForeign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and

• Mr. Alyn Ware, Global Coordinator of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament.

Copies of the letters are attached for your information.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

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Conference Entitled "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World"

I would like to thank you for agreeing to represent the Secretary-General at the conference entitled "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World", which will be held in Astana on 28 and 29 August 2016.

Please find attached the relevant correspondence.

Best regards.

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NASUR 20-07-16 16- fJlr:gc;_op n:1 enq~ SG grant the tiK.... 06495 meeting. ~ , ~ )o ,.. \ .J \ a_: ~ \'S'. ~ .,, Re: Fw: URGENT: Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016 ~ Gillian Goh to: Sophie Guesne 26/07/2016 11:54 AM This message has been replied to.

Dear Sophie,

Yes, it is confirmed Mr. Kim will not attend ...

Many thanks, Sophie!

Best regards, Gillian

Gillian Goh Special Assistant to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs UNODA, New York Phone: + 1 917 367 2904 Email: [email protected]

From: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO To: Gillian Goh/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 2610712016 11 :49 AM Subject: Re: Fw: URGENT: Re : For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Thank you, dear Gillian,

So it is also confirmed that Mr. Kim won't attend?

Best regards

Sophie Guesne Associate Programme Officer Scheduling Office of the Secretary-General United Nations S-3744 Extension: 34 123 e-mail: [email protected]

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From: Gillian Goh/NY/UNO To: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 26/07/2016 11:00 AM Subject: Re : Fw: URGENT: Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Sophie,

We have now received confirmation from colleagues in Geneva that Mr. Moiler will attend the event.

Thanks again!

Best regards, Gillian

Gillian Goh Special Assistant to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs UNODA, New York Phone: + 1 917 367 2904 Email: [email protected]

From: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO To: Gillian Goh/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 25/07/2016 12:50 PM Subject: Re: Fw: URGENT: Re : For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Gillian,

Thank you for your answer, I'll wait for you to revert to me tomorrow then!

Best,

Sophie Guesne Associate Programme Officer Scheduling Office of the Secretary-General United Nations S-3744 Extension: 34 123 e-mail: [email protected]

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From: Gi llian Goh/NY/UNO To: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 25/07/201612:35 PM Subject: Re: Fw: URGENT: Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana , 28-29 August 2016

Dear Sophie,

Many thanks for this. Mr. Kim is likely not going to attend. However, I understand Mr. Michael Moller, DG of the Office at Geneva, will be attending the Astana event. Our colleagues at Geneva Office are confirming this. Perhaps he could represent the Secretary-General in Astana? I hope to be able to more info for you by tomorrow.. .

Thanks for your patience!

Best regards, Gillian

Gillian Goh Special Assistant to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs UNODA, New York Phone: + 1 917 367 2904 Email: [email protected]

From: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO To: Gillian Goh/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 22/07/2016 03:34 PM Subject: Re: Fw: URGENT: Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Gillian,

I was wondering if you had any update on this?

Thank you,

Best regards,

Sophie Guesne Associate Programme Officer Scheduling Office of the Secretary-General United Nations S-3744 Extension: 34 123 e-mail: [email protected]

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From: Gillian Goh/NY/UNO To: Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO@UNHQ Cc: Lena Savelli/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 15/07/2016 05:46PM Subject: Re : Fw: URGENT: Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Sophie, Dear Lena,

Thanks a million!

Best regards, Gillian

Gillian Goh Special Assistant to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs UNODA, New York Phone: + 1 917 367 2904 Email: [email protected]

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2 Re: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016 Q1 Gillian Goh to: G. Cucinotta 07/07/2016 07:14PM Jose Restrepo, Aminata Sy, Benjamin Knight, DPA-OUSG-TPs, Cc: Katrin Hett, Ruxandra Ferascu , Sara Esquivel, Sophie Guesne, Wook-Jin Chang

Dear Ginevra,

Mr. Kim is planning to attend and will be glad to deliver a message from the Secretary-General.

Many thanks. Best regards, Gillian

Gillian Goh Special Assistant to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs UNODA, New York Phone: + 1 917 367 2904 Email: [email protected]

G. Cucinotta Dear Colleagues, Grateful if you could revert ba ... 07/07/2016 01:54:35 PM

From : G. Cucinotta/NY/UNO To: Jose Restrepo/NY/UNO@UNHQ Cc : Aminata Sy/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Benjamin KnighUNY/UNO@UNHQ, DPA-OUSG-TPs, Gillian Goh/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Katrin HetUNY/UNO@UNHQ, Ruxandra Ferascu/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Sara Esquivei/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Wook-Jin Chang/NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 07/07/2016 01 :54PM Subject: Re : For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon ~ Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Colleagues,

Grateful if you could revert back by noon tomorrow.

Many thanks,

Ginevra

Ginevra Cucinotta Programme Officer Executive Office of the Secretary-General United Nations S-3855 Telephone: + 1 9173675281 Cell:+ 1 9172448869 e-mail: [email protected] G. Cucinotta :Oear Colleagues, With reference to the above m ... 23/06/2016 10:1 7:50 AM

From: G. Cucinotta/NY/UNO To: Jose Restrepo/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Sara Esquivei/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Gillian Goh/NY/UNO@UNHQ Cc: Wook-Jin Chang/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Benjamin Knight!NY/UNO@UNHQ, Sophie Guesne/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Ruxandra Ferascu/NY/UNO@UNHQ, Aminata Sy/NY/UNO@UNHQ, DPA-OUSG-TPs, Katrin Hett!NY/UNO@UNHQ Date: 23/06/2016 10:17 AM Subject: For Advice: Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Astana, 28-29 August 2016

Dear Colleagues,

With reference to the above mentioned event, grateful if ODA could advise whether :

-A representative should attend and deliver a message on behalf of the Secretary-General (if so kindly recommend a suitable representative and confirm availability); -The invitation merits other answer.

The invitation is attached for your ease reference.

By 3 pm today please.

Thank you,

Ginevra

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PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations presents its compliments to the Secretariat of the United Nations and has the honour to attach herewith the Invitation Letter from H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Erlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, and Mr. Alyn Ware, Global Coordinator of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND), to the International Conference on theme, "Building a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World" to be held in Astana on 28-29 August 2016, addressed to H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Permanent Mission would be thankful to the esteemed Secretariat for communicating the above-mentioned invitation letter to His Excellency the Secretary-General. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Secretariat of the United Nations the assurances of its highest consideration.

Encl. : as stated, 1 page.

New York, 7 Ju!'e 2016

SECRETARIAT OF THE UNITED NATIONS New York

KAZAKHSTAN FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL 2017-2018 RECEIVED

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H.E. Ban Ki-moon ACTION L~ Secretary-General United Nations COPY \)~(r New York, NY 10017 USA W' ~'ft-- Your Excellency,

The Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the conference "Building a Nuclear Weapon- Free World" in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on August 28-29,2016. The Conference will focus on issues of global security in the areas of nuclear non proliferation and disarmament. This forum will bring together distinguished parliamentarians, prominent diplomats and disarmament experts, as well as religious leaders and civil society representatives. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev will address the conference participants to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the closing of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. The closing of the nuclear test site on August 28-29, 1991 and voluntary renouncement of the fourth largest weapon arsenal in the world was a profound contribution of Kazakhstan to the nuclear disarmament process. On the initiative of Kazakhstan this day is celebrated worldwide as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. We share co-sponsorship of the Universal Declaration on the Achievement of a Nuclear - Weapon - Free World adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015 . The recent Manifesto "The World. The 21st Century" by President Nazarbayev offered a global strategy to destroy the virus of war and eliminate the threat of nuclear terrorism. We fjrmly believe that your active involvement in our joint action will help to promote a safe world free of nuclear weapons and look forward to seeing you in Kazakhstan.

Yours sincerely, $; Kassym-JomartTokaye~o,~ Erlan ldrissov /tf/JJn, · Chairman of the Senate MinisterofForeig.f/' -~ of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Affairs of Kazakhstan

AlynWare PNND Global Coordinator