CHOGM Malta 2015 Programme

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CHOGM Malta 2015 Programme

CHOGM Malta 2015 Programme may be subject to change.

Saturday 21 November 08:30-10:00 Venue:

Commonwealth Youth Forum Opening Ceremony db San Antonio Hotel, St. Paul’s Bay

Sunday 22 November 19:30-21:00 Venue:

Commonwealth Women’s Forum Opening Ceremony InterContinental Malta, St. Julians

Monday 23 November 09:00-10:00 Venue:

Commonwealth People’s Forum Opening Ceremony Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay, St. Julians

Tuesday 24 November 09:30-10:30 Venue: 19:00-21:00

Venue:

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Commonwealth Business Forum Opening Ceremony Hilton Malta Hotel, St. Julians Commonwealth Business Forum Gala Dinner hosted by Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Mediterranean Conference Centre , Valletta

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Wednesday 25 November 09:00-9:40

CHOGM opening press conference Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Dignitaries:

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

09:40-10:10

Youth Forum Press Conference Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Dignitaries:

Deodat Maharaj, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Katherine Ellis, Director, Youth Division Youth Delegates

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

10:00-12:00

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) Meeting * Radisson Golden Sands

Venue: 12:30-14:00

Venue: 14:00–17:30 Venue: 17:30-18:00

Lunch for Commonwealth Foreign Ministers hosted by Hon. George Vella, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Malta Radisson Golden Sands Pre-CHOGM Meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers – Session 1 Radisson Golden Sands End of day press conference Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

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Announcement: Small States Centre of Excellence Dignitaries:

Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

19:00-20:00

Concert for Commonwealth Foreign Ministers * St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Venue: 20:00-22:30

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Dinner for Commonwealth Foreign Ministers and their spouses hosted by Hon. George Vella, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Malta * Casino Maltese, Valletta

Thursday 26 November 08:00-08:30

Announcement: Trade Financing Facility Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Dignitaries Foreign Ministers of selected countries (to sign intent) Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-~General Moderator:

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Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

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08:30-09:00

Launch: Trade Publication Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Dignitaries:

Deodat Maharaj, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Razzaque Mohammad, Director, Trade Division

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

09:00-13:00

Pre-CHOGM Meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers – Session 2 Radisson Golden Sands

Venue: 13:00-14:30 Venue: 14:30-18:00 Venue:

Lunch for Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Radisson Golden Sands Pre-CHOGM Meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers – Session 3 Radisson Golden Sands

18:30-19:15

Press conference: Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Dignitaries:

George Vella, Foreign Minister of Malta Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

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Friday 27 November 10:00-11:15 Venue: 11:15 Venue: 11:15-12:15

Venue:

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Opening Ceremony * Mediterranean Conference Centre Official Photograph with Her Majesty The Queen and Heads of Government Mediterranean Conference Centre Reception hosted by His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General * Mediterranean Conference Centre

14:00-15:00

CHOGM Executive Session 1 Venue: Radisson Golden Sands

15:00-15:30

CHOGM Closed Executive Session Venue: Radisson Golden Sands Press conference: Announcement of new Secretary-General Satellite Media Centre, Radisson Golden Sands Hotel

15:30-16:00

Dignitaries:

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Secretary-General designate

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

16:00-17:30 Venue:

Special Session on Climate Change Radisson Golden Sands

17:30-18:00

Press conference – Special Session on Climate Change Satellite Media Centre, Radisson Golden Sands Hotel

Dignitaries:

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General

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Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General Francois Hollande, President of France (tbc) Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

20:00-22:00

Banquet hosted by Her Majesty the Queen for Commonwealth Heads of Government and their spouses * Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard

Venue:

Saturday 28 November 08:00-09:00

Venue:

Breakfast Dialogue between Commonwealth Heads of Government and Youth Leaders Radisson Golden Sands

10:00-13:00 Venue:

CHOGM Retreat Session 1 Fort St Angelo, Vittoriosa

10:00-10:45

Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Roundtable with Associated Organisations of the Commonwealth Kempinski Hotel St Lawrence, Gozo

Venue: 10:45-11:30

Venue: 11:45-12:45

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Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Roundtable with Civil Society including representatives from the Common wealth People’s Forum Kempinski Hotel St Lawrence, Gozo Commonwealth Foreign Ministers discussion with Inter- Governmental Organisations - “Adding Global Value” Kempinksi Hotel St Lawrence, Gozo

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13:00-14:30 Venue: 14:30-17:30

Lunch for Commonwealth Heads of Government * Fort St Angelo, Vittoriosa CHOGM Retreat Session 2 Venue: Fort St Angelo, Vittoriosa

18:00-18:45

Press conference, Heads of Government Retreat Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel – or Satellite Media Centre, Radisson Golden Sands Announcement - Climate Finance Access Hub Dignitaries:

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

20:00-22:30

Dinner hosted by Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, for Commonwealth Heads of Government and their spouses * Hagar Qim

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Sunday 29 November 08:30-09:30

Venue:

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Sports Breakfast hosted by Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta and Ms Louise Martin, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation for Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers * Radisson Golden Sands

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09:30-10:00 Venue:

Report on progress of eradication of polio (to be confirmed) Radisson Golden Sands

10:00-11:30 Venue:

Closing Executive Session Radisson Golden Sands

11:45-12:30

Concluding press conference Main Media Centre, Intercontinental Hotel

Distribution:

Final Communique

Dignitaries:

Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Sec-Gen Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Four Heads of Government, regionally selected

Moderator:

Neil Ford, Spokesperson, Commonwealth Secretariat

*Participation is by guest invitation only

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Retreat Programme Heads of Delegations will be on Retreat as from Saturday 28th November.

Access to the Retreat site is strictly limited to Heads of Delegation, their Spouses and a limited number of officials.

A media holding area, close to the retreat, is accessible when pools are operative.

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Spouses’ Programme Media Access to the Spouses’ Progamme is on a pool basis.

Further details on pools is available from the Reception Desk in the Media Centre. Members of the pools must make their material available to all accredited news organisaitons through the Host Broadcaster and Official Photographers. The same rules apply as indicated in Pools section.

Events marked with an asterisk (*) are restricted and participation is by invitation only.

Times and venues are subject to change.

Friday 27 November 2015 09.45 - 11.45

CHOGM Opening Ceremony

Venue:

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

Dress:

Lounge Suit / Day Dress / National Dress / Head wear recommended

11.45 - 12.15

Reception hosted by His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary General

Venue:

La Vallette Hall, MCC, Valletta

12.30 - 13.15

Visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

13.30 - 16.00

Lunch hosted by Mrs Michelle Muscat Group Photo Presentation

Venue:

Upper Barrakka Gardens

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20.00 - 22.00

Banquet hosted by Her Majesty The Queen for Commonwealth Heads of Government and their spouses

Venue:

Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard

Dress:

Black Tie/Long Dress/National Dress (Decorations and Tiaras may be worn)

Saturday 28 November 2015 10.00 - 11.00

Cruise aboard the MS Hera around St Paul’s Islands and Comino disembarking in Gozo

Dress:

Casual /comfortable shoes are recommended

11.15 - 12.00

Visit to Savina Creativity Tradition and Heritage Centre in Xewkija, Gozo

12.15

Lunch hosted by Mrs Babli Sharma

Venue:

Ta’Frenc Restaurant, Marsalforn, Gozo

15.20

Ferry Crossing

20:00

Dinner hosted by The Hon Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, and Mrs Michelle Muscat for Commonwealth Heads of Government and their spouses

Venue:

Hagar Qim

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CHOGM Malta 2015 Cultural Programme

Times, frequencies and venues are subject to change.

Please contact Media Centre Reception for more information.

The Malta Tourism Authority is organising several events for media covering this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), highlighting Malta’s historical and cultural heritage.

Sunday 29 November 2015 08.30

Pick up from Media Centre

Ana De Baro and Clive Cortis English speaking guides to meet guests at Media Centre.

Proceed to Ta’Qali Mdina Glass Factory Since opening its doors to become Malta’s first glass factory way back in 1968, Mdina Glass has endeavoured to establish and maintain a reputation for artistic innovation, quality and consistency in each and every individual piece of glassware produced by its artisans.

The Mdina Glass collection of handmade products, made by its specialist craftsmen, includes myriad items designed to bring light and colour to your home. The most traditional line of products includes vase, bowls and perfume bottles.

10.45

Proceed to Mdina Old City of Malta

Mdina is Malta first capital city during the time of the knights of Malta, and also a colonial settlement of Imperial Rome. It is known as ‘The Silent City’. Its mix of medieval and baroque architecture, its fortification walls and its location on high grounds make it one of the most enchanting places on the island.

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11.00

Hagar Qim Temples

The temple of Hagar Qim (c.3600 - 3200 BC) stands on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfla. The temple itself consists of a single temple unit, although it is not clear if it was originally constructed as a four or five-apse structure. Other temple ruins stand a few meters away from the main temple and the forecourt and facade follow the pattern typical of temples across the Islands. Particularly noteworthy are the larger orthostats at the corners, which are notched to take the second of the horizontal courses above.

Various items of interest have been unearthed at Hagar Qim, notably a decorated pillar altar, two table-altars and some of the ‘fat lady’ statues on display in the National Museum of Archaeology.

12.00

Proceed to Birgu

Birgu is the oldest of the so-called ‘Three Cities’ adjacent to the Grand Harbour in Malta. Fort St Angelo, at the tip of its peninsula and Birgu itself were used to house the Headquarters, living quarters, arsenal, and other facilities of the Knights of St John when they came to Malta in 1530.

Walk through Collacchio The Collacchio is where the Knights lived, surrounded by buildings representing several hundred years of architectural history.

13.00

Harbour Crossing – Meet with Walter Ahar to board on a typical Maltese Boat ‘Dghajsa’ crossing from Birgu to Valletta Harbour.

Proceed to Valletta Upper Barrakka lift

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Valletta Malta Capital City is UNESCO World Heritage and European City of Culture 2018 Upper Barrakka Gardens These gardens occupy the elevated space on the ramparts of St. Peter and St. Paul Bastion. The garden was laid down in the mid 17th century to provide a peaceful retreat for the pastime and relaxation of the Knights.

14.00

Return to Media Centre

Programme compiled by:

Anna Gauci

Executive Malta Tourism Authority Merchant Street Valletta Tel: +356-2291-5219 Fax: +356-2291-5383

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