Informal Meeting of Ministers and State Secretaries for European Affairs 30 August 2012 Nicosia, Cyprus 1 Published and edited by the Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Republic of Cyprus Welcome address and programme edited by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus Photographic credits: Photo Section of the Press and Information Office Maps: Department of Lands and Surveys, Republic of Cyprus Printed by Nicolaou Printing Group Information valid as of 31 July 2012. This information may subsequently be updated - please check the pdf version on cy2012.eu 2 3 Welcome Address Dear guests, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Cyprus, the easternmost point of the European Union. It is with great pride and heightened sense of commitment that we take up this most important mission of assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time. A responsibility and functional competence cosubstantial to membership and one of the greatest honours bestowed upon the Union’s member-states. I would also like to welcome you to Nicosia, the more than 1000 year old capital of Cyprus and unfortunately still divided. In light of the exceptionally difficult time for the Union, amid an unprecedented economic crisis, Cyprus will strive towards a Better Europe, a Union more relevant to its citizens and the world. In doing so, we will emphasize the need for adherence to the fundamental values and ideals of the EU, ensuring solidarity, social cohesion and a better quality of life for EU citizens. Our vision of a Better Europe acquires a special significance in the current economic and social environment, offering hope and a positive outlook to the citizens of Europe, especially the younger generations. Cyprus’ vision for a Better Europe is interwoven with the moral and material obligations of the ancient institution of filoxenia (hospitality), the sacred host-guest relation of Hellenic mythology. A historic and deep-rooted notion that has not only lent its name to the heart of our 2012 Presidency activities, the Conference Centre in Nicosia, but is also acting as a central message of the Cyprus Presidency. The concept of Filoxenia defines the Cyprus Presidency’s vision for Europe, that of a welcoming place, a space of law, quality of life, culture and shared values. On that note, I welcome you to the Filoxenia Conference Centre where I hope that our vision of “working together towards a Better Europe” will be conducive to our discussions on the new Multiannual Financial Framework for the programming period 2014-2020, striving towards the greatest possible progress. Andreas D. Mavroyiannis Deputy Minister to the President for European Affairs 4 5 6 Table of Contents Programme 8 1 Pins and Badges 10 2 Accommodation 10 3 Liaison Officers 11 4 Airports and Transfers 15 5 Transportation 16 6 City of Nicosia 17 7 Meeting Venue 18 8 Interpretation 19 9 Security 20 10 Dress Code 21 11 Cyprus EU Presidency Website 21 12 Other useful information about Cyprus 21 13 Missions and Embassies 24 14 Contact Persons of Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 15 Maps of Cyprus and Nicosia 32 7 Programme Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Arrival of delegations (pick-up from Larnaka International Airport and transport to Hilton Cyprus Hotel in Nicosia) Thursday, August 30, 2012 09:15 - 09:45 Departure from Hilton Cyprus Hotel and bus transfer to Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia 10:00 - 12:40 Morning Session: Multiannual Financial Framework Ministers - Members of the Commission - Delegations 12:45 - 13:00 Family Photo Ministers - Members of the Commission - Members of the European Parliament 13:00 - 15:00 Working Lunch: Multiannual Financial Framework Ministers - Members of the Commission - Members of the European Parliament MFF Negotiating team Separate lunch for delegates 15:00 - 17:00 Afternoon Session: Multiannual Financial Framework Ministers - Members of the Commission - Members of the European Parliament MFF Negotiating team - Delegations 17:00 - 17:30 Press Conference 17:00 - 17:30 Transfer from Filoxenia Conference Centre to Hilton Cyprus Hotel - Free time 19:40 Transfer from Hilton Cyprus Hotel to the old town of Nicosia 20:00 - 23:00 Gala Dinner with cultural event at Gaffiero House Ministers - Members of the Commission - Members of the European Parliament - Heads of Delegation - 2 members from each delegation 23:00 Transfer to Hilton Cyprus Hotel Friday, August 31, 2012 Departure (pick-up from Hilton Cyprus Hotel and transport to Larnaka International Airport) 8 9 1. Pins and Badges Once registration is completed, a pin will be available for the head of each delegation and blue badges will be issued for the other delegates and security officers. On arrival in Cyprus, delegations will be given pins and badges by their liaison officers. Delegates arriving separately may receive their badges at Larnaka International Airport (LCA), as early as two days prior to the meeting and up until 5:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Alternatively, they can receive their badges at the Accreditation Centre located adjacent to the entrance of the Filoxenia Conference Centre. Two red floaters (i.e. transferable non-nominative badges) will be given to each delegation, providing access to the plenary venue (Zenon Kitievs Hall). Media representatives will hold yellow badges that provide access to the Cypress Media Centre. Access to the various areas of the meeting venue (Filoxenia Conference Center) is defined by the colour of each badge. A plan indicating the areas of the meeting venue will be available at the information point inside the Conference Centre. If a badge or pin is lost, it must be reported immediately to the liaison officer of the delegation or to the Accreditation Centre. 2. Accommodation The rooms are booked for two nights from the 29th August (check-in) to the 31st August (check-out). The Cyprus Presidency covers the accommodation expenses for two overnight stays (on a bed and breakfast basis) for the head of delegation at Hilton Cyprus Hotel. Reservations were made according to the requests received through the on-line registration system. Any other costs incurred (telephone calls, pay per view TV, minibar, room service, dry cleaning, bar, etc) will not be covered by the Cyprus Presidency and must be paid to the hotel directly, normally upon checkout. All other participants cover their costs fully. The Cyprus Presidency has pre-booked rooms in the following hotels: Hilton Cyprus Hotel 98, Arch. Makarios III Avenue, 1077 Lefkosia +357 22377777 +357 22377788 [email protected] 10 Hilton Park Hotel Grivas Dighenis Avenue, Nicosia, 1507, Cyprus +357 22695111 +357 22351918 [email protected] Centrum Hotel 15, Pasikratous Street, Nicosia 1011 +357 22456444 +357 22873560 [email protected] Castelli Hotel 38, Ouzounian Street, 1010 Nicosia +357 22712812 +357 22680176 [email protected] 3. Liaison Officers A Liaison Officer is assigned to each delegation to help for the duration of the visit, from arrival at the airport to departure. The Liaison Officer will assist with logistics (airport formalities, hotel check-in, transport etc) and serve as a link to the Cyprus Presidency. The Liaison Officer will accompany the delegation at the meeting venue, to deal with any issues and additional requests the delegation may have during the meeting. Requests for bilateral meetings should also be communicated through the Liaison Officer. Each delegation is advised to appoint one of its members as the main contact person for the Liaison Officer. The contact details of the assigned Liaison Officers are the following: Austria Vasilis Vasiliades [email protected] +357 99549354 Belgium Mariza Hadjisotiriou [email protected] +357 99549359 11 Bulgaria Nicholas Kotzakolis [email protected] +357 99549363 Czech Republic Panagiotis Chatzimichail [email protected] +357 99549364 United Kingdom Mikaella Papanicolaou [email protected] +357 99552358 Estonia Maria Zachariadou-Vasiliou [email protected] +357 99549369 Finland Mariyianna Petrou [email protected] +357 99549372 Luxembourg Panayiota Pouroutidou [email protected] +357 99552476 Germany Riana Daniel [email protected] +357 99549438 Denmark Filippos Tymvios [email protected] +357 99549366 12 Hungary Yolanda Ioannidou [email protected] +357 99549502 Ireland Elina Polemidiotou [email protected] +357 99549511 Italy Rea Stephanou [email protected] +357 99552029 Latvia Christina Karantoni [email protected] +357 99552031 Lithuania Kosmina Constantinou [email protected] +357 96540062 France Natasa Xenophontos Koudouna [email protected] +357 99549381 Malta Xanthippi Valanides [email protected] +357 99552087 Netherlands Irene Katsioloudi [email protected] +357 99552091 13 Poland Kassandra Poyiatzi [email protected] +357 99552138 Slovenia Stalo Constantinou [email protected] +357 99552301 Romania Michalis Leonidou [email protected] +357 99552181 Slovakia Elenitsa Ioannou Stavrikkou [email protected] +357 99552183 Greece Marianna Kozaki [email protected] +357 99552562 Spain Erato Kyprianou [email protected] +357 99552327 Sweden Chryso Shokkou [email protected] +357 99552597 Portugal Stella Demetriadou [email protected] +357 99552168 14 Croatia Constantinos Monos [email protected] +357 99552368 Members of the Commission