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The 30th Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE JPA) continues in Vancouver, Canada.
Mr. Kyriakos Hatzigiannis, in his intervention at a session of the Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, pointed out that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act and other OSCE documents is the cornerstone of efforts to achieve regional security.
In this effort, Mr. Hatzigiannis pointed out, the participation of civil society both in decision-making processes and in the implementation of the policies adopted is necessary to build more democratic, inclusive societies. In this context, he expressed his concerns about the limitations of civil society in Belarus and called for support for the non-governmental organizations that have left the country.
Referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mr. Hadjiyannis stressed that the humanitarian cost is enormous, as there are large civilian casualties and a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons.
In conclusion, Mr. Hatzigiannis underlined the importance of the C.C.
In addition, at yesterday's meeting of the OSCE Political and Security Committee, Mr. Hatziganiannis stressed the importance of the OSCE Co-Chairmanship as a forum for dialogue, noting that in times of multiple challenges to multilateralism, parliamentarians are called upon to ensure the present and future of the Organization.
In addition, at yesterday's meeting of the Political and Security Committee, Mr. Hatziganiannis stressed the importance of the OSCE Co-Chairmanship as a forum for dialogue. Hatzigianni tabled amendments on security at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant and an amendment on the abuses that women and girls continue to suffer in Afghanistan following the Taliban's occupation of the country. These amendments were voted for and adopted.
Finally, at a meeting of the C.S. Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and the Environment.
In presenting the resolution, Mr. Hatzigiannis and a German member of the OSCE Economic and Social Council unanimously adopted a resolution on the use of the potential of scientific diplomacy to strengthen international cooperation.
In presenting the resolution, Mr. Hatzigiannis and a German member of the OSCE Economic and Social Council unanimously adopted a resolution on the use of the potential of scientific diplomacy to strengthen international cooperation.
Mr. Hatzigiannis presented the resolution. Hatzigianni said that scientific diplomacy can contribute to science by using diplomatic actions to create international research infrastructures and facilitate international scientific cooperation to solve common problems, while science can also contribute to diplomacy to bridge differences between states and create conditions for building diplomatic relations. He stressed, finally, that academic freedom is a prerequisite for the success of scientific diplomacy.
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