The sound was very bad. Interpreters could barely hear. 

Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm interpretation from German will be again available. 

Please check with Jude for speaking time. 

Best regards,

Toufic



Dear Toufic,

As far as an interpretation from German was not provided Georgia’s intervention at the session was suspended. Could you tell us when Georgia’s intervention will be possible?

We look forward to your suggestion on time slot for Georgia’s statement with the interpretation.

 

Regards,

 

Ekaterine

 

From: ABI-CHAKER, Toufic <abichakert@who.int>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:07 PM
To: Ekaterine Khositashvili <ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge>
Cc: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>; ROUBEYRIE, Martine <roubeyriem@who.int>
Subject: RE: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Ekaterine,

 

First slot is perfect. I confirm interpretation from German into official languages will be available from 12:00 to 15:00 on May 18.

It makes no difference whether the statement is delivered live or in a pre-recorded video.

 

Regards,

Toufic

 

From: Ekaterine Khositashvili <ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:01 PM
To: ABI-CHAKER, Toufic <abichakert@who.int>
Cc: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>; ROUBEYRIE, Martine <roubeyriem@who.int>
Subject: Re: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Toufic,
Thank you for the email.
The proposal is acceptable, but as Georgia is already inscribed in the speakers’ list at from 12:00 to 15:00 (on 18 May) could we change the session? is it technically possible?
and the second question, if the Minister delivers a statement online (without a video statement) is it still possible to deliver German version?

We will send a written statements in advance, both German and English versions.


Regards,


Ekaterine

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From: ABI-CHAKER, Toufic <abichakert@who.int>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:46:24 PM
To: Ekaterine Khositashvili
Cc: OSEI, Jude; ROUBEYRIE, Martine
Subject: RE: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Ekaterine,

 

Depending on which 3-hour slot your video statement will be scheduled, we might be able to provide interpretation from German into the 6 official languages. Ideally, Monday 18 May, 21:00-24:00.

 

I wish also to take this opportunity to kindly draw your attention to the fact that at a normal reading speed a 2-minute speech should not exceed 220 words (less than one page).

 

At a higher speed, the message will not be conveyed accurately in other languages.

 

Looking forward to receiving a copy of the written statement at interpret@who.int

The statement can be sent in German but if an English version is already available, it would also be appreciated.

 

Best regards,

 

Toufic ABICHAKER Chief interpreter, WHO Language Services
Tel. direct: +41 22 791 40 07 Mail: abichakert@who.int	20, avenue Appia     CH-1211 Geneva 27     Visit WHO at: www.who.int

 

 

From: Ekaterine Khositashvili <ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 5:27 PM
To: ABI-CHAKER, Toufic <abichakert@who.int>
Subject: Fw: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Toufic, 

 

We would like to kindly ask you a confirmation for preparing a video statement in German.

 

I would also appreciate you could send us your contact number to discuss it on a phone.

 

As it is urgent, we rely on your support with this regard.

 

Bests, 

Ekaterine

 

 

Ekaterine Khositashvili

+41799440115

ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge 

 

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From: Ekaterine Khositashvili
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:35 PM
To: OSEI, Jude
Cc: PALM, Willy; GRAF, Diana Nkirote; ABI-CHAKER, Toufic
Subject: Re: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Jude, 

 

Thank you for the reply! 

 

Dear Toufic, 

 

We look forward to your suggestion on the mentioned issue.

​

 

Regards, 

 

Ekaterine

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From: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:28 PM
To: Ekaterine Khositashvili
Cc: PALM, Willy; GRAF, Diana Nkirote; ABI-CHAKER, Toufic
Subject: RE: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Ekaterine,

 

Thanks for the mail. My colleague Toufic will advise on your request.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jude Kwame Osei

Unit Head, Protocol

Department of Governing Bodies

World Health Organization

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

 

Tel: +41 22 791 1604

Fax:+41 22 791 1581

Email: oseij@who.int

 

 

From: Ekaterine Khositashvili <ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:07 PM
To: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>
Cc: PALM, Willy <palmw@who.int>; GRAF, Diana Nkirote <munorud@who.int>
Subject: [EXT] Language of the Statement

 

Dear Jude,

Following to our phone conversation today, I would like to kindly make a request for an interpreter of German language.

The Minister of Health of Georgia would like use German language for the WHA (video) statement.
We could also prepare an English version of the written statement.


Thank you in advance,

Regards ,

Ekaterine

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From: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:01:13 PM
To: Ekaterine Khositashvili
Cc: PALM, Willy; GRAF, Diana Nkirote
Subject: RE: [EXT] Interest to make a presentation

 

Dear Ekaterine,

 

We note the interest of your Minister to make a presentation. We have received similar expression of interest from a number of Countries from the European region and will give due consideration for subsequent sessions. kindly note that there will no information session on Thursday 21^st May in view of our governing bodies meetings taking place that week.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jude Kwame Osei

Unit Head, Protocol

Department of Governing Bodies

World Health Organization

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

 

Tel: +41 22 791 1604

Fax:+41 22 791 1581

Email: oseij@who.int

 

 

From: Ekaterine Khositashvili <ekhositashvili@mfa.gov.ge>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:43 AM
To: OSEI, Jude <oseij@who.int>
Subject: [EXT] Interest to make a presentation
Importance: High

 

Dear Mr. Osei, 

 

We are writing to express our interest in making a presentation on Georgia's response to COVID19  at the regular information session to be held on 21st of May.

The Minister of Health of Georgia will be participating in the session.

 

We would highly appreciate if you could inscribe Georgia in the speaker's list.

​Thanking you in advance, 

 

 

Regards, 

 

Ekaterine 

 

Permanent Mission of Georgia

 

 

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From: MSCOVID19 <MSCOVID19@who.int>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:06 PM
Cc: ARMSTRONG, Timothy Peter; OSEI, Jude; MILAD, Laila Christine; MINHAS, Raman; GRANZIERA, Egle; SHIDEED, Olla; LONNQUIST, Fabia; KISAKA, Yumi; CABRAS, Fiona; DURAND STIMPSON, Patricia; GRAF, Diana Nkirote; MSCOVID19
Subject: WHO: Invitation to Ministers to participate in the COVID-19 Information session on Thursday, 14 May 2020 (12:30 -14:30) Virtual Room (INTERPREFY)

 

 

Dear WHO Mission Focal points,

 

You are invited to attend the next weekly virtual Information sessions on COVID-19, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 14 May 2020 from 12:30 to 14:30 Geneva time (Please see below INTERPREFY PLATFORM link for connection).

 

As with previous sessions, presentations from selected Member States will be made at the session. In this regard, we would be grateful if you could transmit an open invitation to the Health Minister or Secretary of Health of your Country to participate in the virtual information session.

 

To enhance our preparation for the virtual WHA73 and EB147, the session will take place using the Interprefy platform. For colleagues at the Ministry of Health to access the platform, we would be grateful to receive the email addresses of the intended participants to include in our whitelist no later than Thursday, 9:00 (CET)

 

After opening the link below in your chrome browser, you will be requested to authenticate with your email address. System will send you a security passcode to your email address, which must be entered in the next authentication step within 300 seconds. Once all is checked and confirmed, you will be granted access to the meeting. We would urge you to connect one hour prior to the session to ensure your access.

 

You will be able to join the session via this link: CLICK HERE or copy paste the link into browser: https://interpret.world/login=S-WHO-Event

 

What is required:

 

• Your computer (Win10 OS or MacOS) with camera (separate or integrated doesn’t matter)

• Google Chrome is recommended browser, Mozilla Firefox and Edge work too (update to latest version)

• Wired Headset (recommended) or Wired headphones

• Internet connection - Preferably LAN (Ethernet/cable) but we can also test WiFi

 

Participants are requested to conduct a test of the interprefy platform to ensure they have the right equipment and settings to join the information session. Testing is available at the following link using latest versions of Chrome (preferred), Firefox or Edge (version 80 or higher) browser:

 

              https://interpret.world/login=S-WHO-QA-test

 

The above link will establish connection with virtual meeting support personnel, who will be available from Monday, 11 May to Friday, 15 May from 07:00 until 22:00 CEST (GMT+2) every day. They will help with the test and provide training on how to use the platform. The test does not require any authentication.

 

Kindly find attached more detailed instruction. If you experience any difficulties with connection, or have any clarification questions, please contact our IT support team on the following email: WHA-ITsupport@who.int .

 

The question and answer component of the session will focus on the Country presentations. The secretariat will be available to assist in the clarification on questions of a technical nature.

 

The agenda of the meeting will be shared prior to the session.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Best regards,

 

WHO Secretariat