CHILEAN GOVERNMENT LOGISTICS GUIDANCE AND REQUESTS

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 05 SANTIAGO 000307

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OVIP PREL PGOV AMGT CI INAUGURATION
SUBJECT: CHILEAN GOVERNMENT LOGISTICS GUIDANCE AND REQUESTS
FOR MARCH 11 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

REF: SANTIAGO 302


1. (U) On February 9, Post received a diplomatic note from
the Foreign Ministry regarding President-elect Michelle
Bachelet's inauguration on March 11. The note includes
details on the number of delegation members who will be able
to attend the inaugural events, as well as administrative and
logistical details paragraph two contains Post's informal
translation of the note. Reftel contained a summary, and
included Post's latest information on attendance at the
inauguration by foreign delegations from certain countries.


2. (SBU) Below is an informal translation of the diplomatic
note:

TO: Heads of Missions

FROM: General Coordination and Directorate General of
Protocol, Transfer of Presidential Mandate.

SUBJECT: Program and Details of Inauguration Activities

DATE: February 8, 2006

This memorandum is designed to provide background information
on the activities surrounding the presidential inauguration
on March 11. Updates will be provided at the appropriate
time. Attached is the current version of the schedule of
activities.

1) Head of the Official Delegation and Party

Without prejudice to the information already provided by
diplomatic missions and international organizations, it is
essential that we receive via Note Verbale the name of the
head of delegation and a complete list of accompanying
members as soon as possible. This information should be
transmitted via e-mail to: rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, with copies
to rebert@minrel.gov.cl, jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl, and
pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl.

This information will have a direct bearing on hotel
reservations, transportation, and security matters, as well
as other issues. Taking into consideration the large number
of persons who will attend the inauguration ceremony, we
would appreciate receiving the information before February

17. This is separate from the information needed to prepare
the registration cards for credentials, as stipulated in
point five.

2) Official Embassy Liaison

Embassies must designate an officer to serve as liaison with
Protocol.

3) Accommodation

Delegations headed by a head of state or government, a vice
president, or a head of a branch of state, will be guests of
the Chilean government. Heads of state will have at their
disposal a hotel suite where all expenses other than
international telephone calls will be paid. If a head of
state is accompanied by a foreign minister or other state
minister as second in the delegation, the Chilean government
will provide hotel accommodations for this individual.

If a delegation is headed by an individual with the rank of
minister, or head of a branch of government, the Chilean
government will be responsible for hotel accommodations. If
the delegation is headed by a vice minister, an ambassador on
a special mission not accredited to Chile, or a member of
parliament, the Chilean government will offer a normal hotel
room under equal conditions. All other rooms and services
utilized by the official delegation are the delegation's
responsibility.

A Deputy Commission of Accommodation, headed by Ana
Lagarrigue (e-mail: tm.2006lagarrigue@minrel.gov.cl),will be
in charge of coordinating matters regarding hotel
reservations for heads of delegations and accompanying
members of their parties.

4) Transportation

Each head of state or government will have at their disposal
a vehicle provided by the Chilean government. Foreign
ministers will receive the same attention. Delegations led
by other officials must utilize transportation provided by
their resident embassies. Ana Lagarrigue will also head the
Transportation Subcommittee. Copies of e-mail communications
should be sent to: jcarvajal@minrel.gov.cl,
rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl,
jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl and pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl. The
program considers individual and collective transfers.

5) Accreditation

Francisco Conejera (telephone 56-9-532-7732, e-mail:
fconejera@minrel.gov.cl) will head the Accreditation
Subcommittee. Accreditation forms and instructions should be
requested in advance from: fconejera@minrel.gov.cl, with
copies to rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl,
jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl and pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl.
Press accreditation forms and instructions should be
requested from: tm2006prensa@minrel.gov.cl, with copies to
rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl,
icfernandez@minrel.gov.cl and pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl.
Delegations should submit accreditation-related information
via Note Verbale to this Directorate and via e-mail to the
e-mail addresses above.

Photographs must be provided using JPG format.

Accreditation badges will be provided to embassy liaison
officers at a date and time to be determined.

6) Arrival/Departure Dates

Embassies are kindly asked to provide as soon as possible
estimated arrival/departure dates and times for the official
delegations, particularly in cases where delegations will be
led by heads of state or government. Such information should
be provided to: lennon@minrel.qov.cl, with copies to
rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl,
jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl and pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl.

7) Special Airplane or Airline

It is also important to know as soon as possible if the
delegation will arrive on a special aircraft or via
commercial airline. This information should be provided to:
lennon@minrel.qov.cl, with copies to rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl,
rebert@minrel.gov.cl,jcfernandez@minrel.gov.c l and
pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl. Flight permits for delegations
arriving on special aircraft must be obtained through regular
channels.

8) Persons Receiving Delegations at the Airport

Using the forms in the Logistics Guide which will be sent as
soon as possible, we would appreciate being informed promptly
regarding the embassy officers who will receive the official
delegations upon arrival. Corresponding vehicles must be
accredited. Given the modifications of the VIP sector of the
airport, we would appreciate reducing as much as possible the
number of vehicles and officers present at the airport.

9) Arrival of Delegations on Commercial Flights

Delegations led by heads of state or government will be met
at the appropriate jetways at the air terminal and taken to
the VIP lounge sector, where they will be greeted by an honor
guard and be able to speak to the press.

10) Support Officers for Passport and Customs Procedures

In the case of delegations led by heads of state or
government, or those containing a significant number of
persons, resident embassies must designate officers
responsible for passport and customs procedures support.

11) Spouses of Heads of State or Government, Foreign
Ministers, or Heads of Delegations

Schedules for spouses who may accompany the above mentioned
persons will be the responsibility of each embassy. However,
the General Coordination and the Directorate General of
Protocol would appreciate being informed of such schedules.

12) International Police Forms

Together with the Logistics Guide, we will provide each
embassy a sufficient number of international police forms to
be filled out before the delegation's arrival to expedite
processing.

13) Luggage Tags

These will be provided together with the Logistics Guide.

14) Number of Delegation Invitees to Inauguration-related
Ceremonies

Due to space limitations at the various inauguration ceremony
sites, the following maximum numbers have been established
for each delegation:

14.1 Protocol Greetings to Presidents Ricardo Lagos Escobar
(March 10) and Ms. Michelle Bachelet Jeria (March 11):

(In the case of) Head of state or government, plus three (3)
persons.

(In the case of) Head of delegation (where the head of
delegation is not the chief of
state or government),plus two (2) persons.
(In the case of) Delegation headed by resident or accredited
ambassador, alone.

Should the head of delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

14.2 Dinner hosted by H.E., the President of the Republic
and Mrs. Luisa Dur n de Lagos. (Friday, March 10, 2100 hours):

Head of state and/or government and spouses.

14.3 Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Relations
and Mrs. Walker (Friday, March 10, 2100 hours):

Head of Delegation, plus five (5) persons.

Should the Head of Delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

14.4 National Congress ? Presidential Inauguration,
(Valpara!so) (Saturday, March 11, 1200 hours):

(In the case of) Head of State and/or Government, plus two
(2) persons. (If spouse of Head of State and/or Government
attends, may participate in the ceremony).

(In the case of) Heads of delegations (not heads of state
and/or government),plus one (1) person.

(In the case of) Resident or accredited ambassador, alone.

Should the Head of Delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

14.5 Luncheon hosted by H.E., the President of the Republic
(Cerro Castillo Presidential Palace, Vina del Mar) (Saturday,
March 11, 1400 hours):

Heads of state and/or government and spouses.

14.6 Artistic Show (Saturday, March 11, 2200 hours):

Heads of delegations (if spouse attends may participate),
plus five (5) persons.

Should the Head of Delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

14.7 Ecumenical Prayers, Metropolitan Cathedral. (Sunday,
March 12, 1200 hours):

(In the case of) Heads of state and/or government (if spouses
attend, may participate),plus two (2) persons.

(In the case of) Heads of delegations (not heads of state or
government),plus one (1) person.

(In the case of) Resident or accredited ambassador, alone.

Should the Head of Delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

14.8 Reception hosted by H.E., the President of the Republic
in honor of the official foreign delegations and special
guests at La Moneda Palace. (Sunday, March 12, 1330 hours):

Heads of delegations, plus five (5) persons.

Should the Head of Delegation wish to include ambassadors,
they are to be counted against the totals cited above.

15) Dress for Ceremonies and Receptions

As indicated in the Logistics Guide, dress for all ceremonies
related to the Presidential Inauguration: dark suit for
gentlemen and dresses for ladies.

16) Security Agents
A Note Verbale with detailed information will be sent along
with the relevant forms. These forms should be completed and
returned via a Note Verbale, to the MFA.

In this regard, questions may be addressed to Mr. Luis Lennon
(6794507): llennon@monrel.gov.cl, with copies to
rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl and
jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl.

17) Participation of Aides to Heads of State or Government

In the different activities in which a Head of State or
Government participates, he (or she) may be accompanied by
three aides (for example: Chief of Protocol, Aide, Chief of
Security or Doctor).

These aides will not be allowed entrance to the ceremony
itself, but shall remain in adjacent rooms.

The above does not conflict with the statement in point 14 of
this Memorandum, and has a direct relation to numbers 14.1,
14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6 and 14.7.

18) International Press

A Press Center for journalist will be available.

Foreign press must be accredited via internet to:
tm2006prensa@minrel.gov.cl, with copies to
rdonoso@minrel.gov.cl, rebert@minrel.gov.cl,
jcfernandez@minrel.gov.cl and
pcontreras@minrel.gov.cl.

Media representatives can request the appropriate
accreditation forms from these same addresses. When
submitted, these forms must also be accompanied by a letter
of introduction from the journalist's media outlet.

Directorate General of Protocol
Transfer of Presidential Mandate 2006

TENTATIVE PROGRAM
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Presidential Inauguration
Santiago, Chile
March 2006

March 9
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Foreign delegations begin to arrive.

March 10
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Arrival of foreign delegations. Bilateral meetings between
His Excellency, the President of the Republic, Ricardo Lagos,
and President-elect of the Republic, Michelle Bachelet, with
visiting personalities.

1845-2045: Greeting from Foreign Delegations to the
President of the Republic, Ricardo Lagos. Location: Palacio
de La Moneda, Montt Varas Salon.

2100: Dinner hosted by His Excellency, the President of the
Republic, Ricardo Lagos, and Mrs. Luisa Lagos, for the heads
of state and/or government who will attend the Presidential
Inauguration. Location: Palacio de La Moneda Cultural Center.

2100: Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Ignacio Walker, and Mrs. Cecilia Walker, in honor of the
delegation officials and special foreign guests who will
attend the Presidential Inauguration. Location: Jose Miguel
Carrera Building (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Address:
Teatinos 180, Santiago.

March 11
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1200: Presidential Inauguration. Location: National
Congress, Salon of Honor (Valparaiso).

1400: Lunch hosted by Her Excellency, the President of the
Republic, Michelle Bachelet, for the Heads of State and/or
Government who attended the Presidential Inauguration.
Location: Cerro Castillo Presidential Palace (Vina del Mar).

1530: Return to Santiago of the Heads of State and/or
Government.

1645: Presidential visit to the town of Casablanca (located
between Vina del Mar and Santiago).

1730: Departure of the President of the Republic from
Casablanca to Santiago.

1900: Arrival at Palacio de La Moneda of the President of
the Republic.

1930: The President of the Republic greets the people of
Chile from the balcony of the Palacio de la Moneda.

2000: Greetings of the highest national authorities - heads
of the legislative and judicial branches - and the chiefs of
staff of the Armed Forces, along with the foreign official
delegations, to Her Excellency, the President of the
Republic, Michelle Bachelet. Location: Palacio de La Moneda
Salon of Audiences and Montt Varas Salon.
2200-2300: Artistic Presentation. Location: Caupolican
Theater. Address: San Diego 850, Santiago.

March 12
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1200: Ecumenical Prayer Service for the people of Chile and
the new Government. Location: Metropolitan Cathedral of
Santiago.

1400-1500: Reception hosted by Her Excellency, the President
of the Republic, Michelle Bachelet, in honor of the official
delegations and special foreign guests. Location: Palacio de
La Moneda Los Naranjos Patio.

1700: City Party: "America Canta" (America Sings).
Location: Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins, Avenida Bulnes.

March 13
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1200: Press Conference by Her Excellency, the President of
the Republic. Location: Palacio de La Moneda, Las Camelias
Patio.

End note.
KELLY