OSCE PA Annual Session focuses on supporting Ukraine

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“Russia has committed serious violations of international law. The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly defends democratic values and supports a free and rules-based world order. Ukraine is a part of the OSCE family and we will not leave them behind. We continue to be ready to support Ukraine in every way and to stand for our common values,” Raidma said.

Member of the General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions of the OSCE PA Heljo Pikhof highlighted the importance of condemning the deportation of Ukrainian children. “Human rights violations against children must be condemned, and these children must be immediately released and allowed to return home. Russia must be brought to justice for all the crimes against humanity it has committed,” she emphasised.

The OSCE PA continues its steadfast support for Ukraine, and its Annual Session, held in in Bucharest, Romania, from Saturday to Wednesday, focuses on continued political support for Ukraine. The OSCE PA is also increasing its attention on the Middle East crisis, and is involving the representatives of Israel and Mediterranean countries in the work of the Assembly. For the first time, an OSCE plenary session will focus entirely on the Middle East.

The agenda of the Annual Session also covers security challenges related to artificial intelligence, disinformation and propaganda, climate change and water scarcity, countering the proliferation of synthetic opioids, antisemitism, corruption, migration, human trafficking and environmental protection in armed conflicts.

The aim of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is to increase the involvement of its participating states in resolving European political and security issues, to enhance civilian control over military affairs and to strengthen the responsibility and influence of members of parliament.

The Annual Session is streamed on the OSCE PA YouTube channel and the web page of the Assembly. 

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Source: Parliament of Estonia