Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Concludes in Vienna
18 February 2025
Vienna, Austria – The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) concluded today after four days of discussions on a wide range of issues related to security and cooperation in the OSCE region.
Over 250 parliamentarians from 57 participating States gathered in Vienna for the session, which was held under the theme “Building Sustainable Peace and Security in the OSCE Region.” The agenda included debates on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the situation in the South Caucasus, and the challenges facing Afghanistan.
The OSCE PA adopted several resolutions and recommendations during the session, including a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor for civilians. The Assembly also adopted a resolution on the situation in the South Caucasus, urging all parties to refrain from the use of force and to engage in constructive dialogue.
In addition to the main debates, the session included meetings of the OSCE PA’s three General Committees: the General Committee on Political Affairs and Security; the General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology, and Environment; and the General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Questions.
The OSCE PA Winter Session provided a valuable platform for parliamentarians from across the OSCE region to exchange views and work towards common solutions to the challenges facing the region. The Assembly’s resolutions and recommendations will serve as guidance for the OSCE and its participating States in their efforts to promote peace and security.
Key Points from the Winter Session:
- The Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
- The Assembly adopted a resolution on the situation in the South Caucasus, urging all parties to refrain from the use of force and to engage in constructive dialogue.
- The Assembly discussed a range of other issues, including the challenges facing Afghanistan, the situation in Belarus, and the role of parliamentarians in promoting human rights and democracy.
- The Assembly elected its new President, Margareta Cederfelt, who will serve for a two-year term.
- The Assembly adopted a budget for 2025 and approved a number of other resolutions and recommendations.
Background:
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is a consultative parliamentary body of the OSCE. The Assembly is composed of parliamentarians from all 57 OSCE participating States. The Assembly holds two sessions each year, one in the winter and one in the summer.
The OSCE PA is an important forum for parliamentarians to discuss and debate issues related to security and cooperation in the OSCE region. The Assembly’s resolutions and recommendations serve as guidance for the OSCE and its participating States in their efforts to promote peace and security.
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