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The 30th Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) continued today.
Speaking yesterday during the general debate in the Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment, Mr Seneca said that strengthening regional security is a key objective of the Assembly. He noted that in order to achieve this objective, maintaining political stability was a key prerequisite. In this context, he said that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is a major source of instability in Europe, and the ongoing occupation of Cyprus by the Turkish army threatens stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Referring to the need to ensure stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region, Mr. Senekis noted the efforts made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus to resume the Cyprus settlement talks, with a more active involvement of the European Union (EU). He clarified that the aim is not to replace the solution framework, which is defined by relevant UN Security Council resolutions, but the positive contribution of the EU. He expressed the hope that Turkey would respond positively to this new effort by ending the projection of "preconditions" such as the demand for a two-state solution, which contradict the agreed solution framework.
In addition to political stability, economic security is another key aspect of the OSCE's comprehensive security approach, he noted. He pointed out that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in continued increases in the cost of living and brings an increased risk of economic recession. In this context, he said, the shift towards affordable energy produced from green sources is a key objective that can simultaneously contribute to enhancing sustainable development and economic recovery.
Cyprus can play a key role in efforts to address the energy crisis by providing a reliable, alternative energy route to Europe which can include natural gas as well as renewable energy sources, the Cypriot MP said, stressing that ensuring regional stability is a prerequisite for the success of these efforts. Therefore, he stressed, we must make it clear that revisionism cannot be tolerated under any circumstances and we will not allow it to be profitable.
Finally, Mr. Senekis referred to human security and specifically to the issue of asylum seeker flows to Cyprus. He noted that Cyprus is taking every possible measure to avoid accidents such as the one that occurred recently near Pylos. He stressed that all countries in the region must agree to cooperate in good faith and this includes Turkey, where the flows to Cyprus mainly come from.
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