[governance] Azeri visas

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Izumi, while thanking you for this, I express my amazement at the fact
that, given the particular circumstances of this event, the organizers
have not yet provided a clear response to these concerns -- which might
mean several people abandoning the idea of going, due to basic things
such as advanced travel reservations and so on.

In my case I had ruled out my participation (Brazilians have to go to
Argentina to get a visa), but got the info that the Turkey embassy in
Brasília might host an Azeri representation and will be able to issue
visas in time for us to get there, so I am reconsidering it. Obviously a
clear policy of issuing visas on arrival for registered participants
would solve this hurdle -- after all, it is a UN event, for crying out loud.

I do agree with Norbert and others that choice of the venue for next
IGFs is a relevant topic for Azerbaijan, considering these issues. As
Faisal said in a recent message: "If the IGF wants to be much more
inclusive and effective, the venue should be chosen in place where it is
lot easier to travel. I hope next time the organizers will keep this in
mind."

fraternal regards

--c.a.

On 07/11/2012 03:54 AM, Izumi AIZU wrote:
> Hi, I have just sent the following request to the MAG list.
> 
> When I got the reply, will post it here (and hope that is acceptable to us).
> 
> izumi
> 
> -----------------
> Dear IGF Secretariat,
> 
> Civil society members have been wondering about the uncertainty of
> the visa issue process for Azerbaijan IGF. Especially for those where
> there is no Azeri
> Embassy or Consulate inside their country, or even there is, very far from where
> they live (US, China etc.)
> 
> There is not much information helpful at the current local host website.
> 
> Is "note verbal" enough to assure us to obtain the visa at the entry airport?
> 
> Your clarification at earliest possible is very much appreciated.
> 
> best,
> 
> izumi
> 
> ----------
> 
> 
> 2012/7/11 Norbert Klein <nhklein at gmx.net>:
>> +1
>>
>>
>>
>> On 7/11/2012 1:57 AM, Faisal Hasan wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>> I am from Bangladesh. There is no Azerbaijan embassy here. I am struggling
>> to find information about the visa procedure for Bangladeshi Nationals. Visa
>> procedure for us for any country is already difficult and Azerbaijan seems
>> to be a very difficult place to go.
>>
>> I am just wondering why was Azerbaijan chosen as a venue for IGF as
>> travelling there would be a pain for most people.
>> If the IGF wants to be much more inclusive and effective, the venue should
>> be chosen in place where it is lot easier to travel. I hope next time the
>> organizers will keep this in mind.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Faisal
>> Bangladesh
>>
>>
>> Emphasis added by me,
>>
>> Norbert
>> --
>> Norbert Klein
>> Phnom Penh, Cambodia
>> nhklein at gmx.net
>> http://www.thinking21.org
>>
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