Particular attention should be given to issues and problems related to the advancement and assistance of regional projects. This would form a basis for strong and long-term cooperation and development of mutually advantageous trade and economic ties of Afghanistan, as well as strengthen the human resources of the country.
Priorities and Themes
The Conference gives the possibility to discuss widely the main aspects of the further development of Afghanistan through the realization of vital regional projects:
- Achieving economic development through building infrastructure (transport and energy);
- Human resource development through promoting vocational education and training;
- Advancing investment, trade, and border management through closer coordination among national and international authorities.
Provisional Agenda
Plenary sessions, sessions of the Working group, Business Forum and Symposium of Regional Scholars are to be held within the framework of the conference.
Draft Agenda
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Monday, March 26 |
08.30-09.30 |
Registration |
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09.30-10.30 |
Opening session |
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10.30-11.00 |
Photo session |
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11.00-13.00 |
Plenary session |
Working group session on “Achieving Economic Development through Building Infrastructure” (Transport and Energy) |
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13.00-15.00 |
Lunch |
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15.00-16.50 |
Plenary session |
Continuation of the working group session on“Achieving Economic Development through Building Infrastructure” (Transport and Energy) |
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17.00-18.00 |
Plenary session |
Working group session on “Human Resource Development through Promoting Vocational Education and Training” |
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19.00-21.00 |
Reception hosted by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan |
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Tuesday, March 27 |
09.00-11.00 |
Working group session on “Advancing Investment, Trade, Transit, and Border Management through Closer Coordination among National and International Authorities” |
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10.00-11.00 |
Plenary session |
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11.20-12.20 |
Closing session |
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12.30-12.50 |
Joint press-conference by Co-chairs, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Afghanistan |
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13.00-15.00 |
Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan |
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Exhibition
A Regional Projects Exhibition is also planned to be held during the Conference days. For more details on the organization of the exhibition, delegations should contact the Conference Secretariat.
Participation
Representatives from interested governments, international and regional organizations, international financial institutions, business groups, NGOs, civil society, as well as scholars and experts are welcome to participate in the Conference.
Organizers
The Conference is organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Date and Venue
March 26-27, 2012, “Kokhi Somon” Governmental Palace, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Accommodation
Subject to the level of participation, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan will provide hospitality (accommodation, food and local transportation) for delegations as follows:
Minister 1+2
Deputy Minister 1+1
Other officials 1
Heads of the international and regional organizations 1+1
Language
Conference languages: English, Russian and Dari (interpretation will be provided)
Registration
The registration form (available at http://www.recca2012.tj) should be submitted to the Conference Secretariat at') This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. March 1, 2012.
Visa
Visa for Conference participants is to be issued free of charge by the Tajikistan’s Missions abroad upon submission of a copy of the invitation or of a visa support letter arranged by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Participants may also collect their visas on arrival at the Dushanbe Airport upon presentation of a visa support letter issued by the abovementioned authority.
Medical service
Medical care for Conference participants will be provided if necessary.
Currency
National currency of Tajikistan: Somoni. Official Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 4.83 Somoni, 1 EURO = 6.30 Somoni, 10 RUB = 1.50 Somoni (as of January 20, 2012). Currency exchange is available at exchange offices, as well as in hotels and banks.
Local transport
The conference participants will be met at the Dushanbe International Airport by representatives of the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan. Transportation from hotels to the Conference venue is also provided.
Hotels
The Conference participants shall book hotel rooms themselves and shall keep the Conference Secretariat informed about their plans. Information about hotels in Dushanbe is available at the website of the Conference Secretariat (www.recca2012.tj). The Secretariat may book hotel rooms for participants on their behalf if required.
Weather
The Conference will be held in mid-spring, so the temperature usually ranges from +13 °C to +22 °C. Weather in spring is variable, with chances of rain.
Time zone
Dushanbe: GMT +05:00
Conference website
Contacts
40, Rudaki Ave., 2nd Floor, 734025 Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Phone/Fax: (+992) 37 227 27 99
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mahmadali Rajabov – Head of the Conference Secretariat, mobile – (+992) 919 65 02 99
Lukmon Isomatov – In charge of participation in the Conference and Symposium of Regional Scholars, mobile –(+992) 93 525 55 20
Manuchehr Hojiev – In charge of official statements and presentations to be made in the Conference, as well as the preparation of the Business Forum, mobile – (+992) 93 506 03 03
Khairullo Tolibov – In charge of protocol issues, meeting, accommodation and transport, mobile – (+992) 93 501 11 77
Shohin Samadov – In charge of media communication, mobile – (+992) 93 557 99 00
Aziz Nazariyon – In charge of issuing visas, mobile – (+992) 98 597 88 88