OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Winter Meeting Concludes in Vienna
Vienna, 18 February 2025: The Winter Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) concluded in Vienna today, with delegates adopting several resolutions and recommendations on key security issues.
The meeting was attended by over 300 parliamentarians from the OSCE’s 57 participating States, as well as representatives from partner organizations and international institutions.
Resolutions and Recommendations
The Assembly adopted several important resolutions and recommendations, including:
- A resolution on the security implications of the war in Ukraine, calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and condemning Russia’s aggression.
- A recommendation on strengthening OSCE election observation missions, urging member states to provide more resources and support for these missions.
- A resolution on the role of women in peace and security, emphasizing the importance of women’s participation in all aspects of peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
- A recommendation on combating hate speech and discrimination, urging member states to adopt measures to address these harmful phenomena.
Special Session on Ukraine
A special session was held on the situation in Ukraine, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Assembly via video link. President Zelenskyy thanked the OSCE for its support and urged delegates to continue to pressure Russia to end the war.
Other Highlights
Other highlights of the meeting included:
- A speech by OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, who called on member states to maintain dialogue and cooperation despite the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine.
- A presentation by the incoming OSCE Chairman-in-Office, North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani, who outlined his priorities for the coming year.
- A meeting of the OSCE Mediterranean Forum, which brought together parliamentarians from the OSCE’s Mediterranean partner countries to discuss security challenges in the region.
Conclusion
The Winter Meeting provided an opportunity for OSCE parliamentarians to address pressing security issues and adopt resolutions aimed at strengthening security and cooperation in the OSCE region. The Assembly will hold its next meeting in Helsinki, Finland, in July 2025.
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