The 31st Annual Session of the OSCE PA will take place from 29 June to 3 July 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. The theme of the Annual Session is “The Role of the OSCE in the Current Security Architecture: A Parliamentary Perspective”. Following several days of debates, the meeting will culminate in the adoption of the Bucharest Declaration, containing recommendations in the field of security, human rights, and economic and environmental concerns.
VENUE
The Parliament of Romania
Palace of Parliament
2-4 Izvor Str., Sector 5, Bucharest
Click here for a map of the area.
Access for all delegates is through the official entrance (C1) facing Constitution Square. All badges and documents should be collected from the OSCE PA Registration desk located in the foyer on Level P (ground level). Once delegates have collected their badge, they can access the session areas.
REGISTRATION
The Registration and Information desk, located in the foyer of the Palace of Parliament on Level P (ground level), C1 entrance, will be open from 7:45 until the end of official meetings all days.
All participants, including accompanying persons, are kindly requested to register as soon as possible after their arrival. They will be required to show photographic identification when registering (passport or identity card). All participants and accompanying persons will be able to collect their badges, conference bags and documents after their registration.
In order to enable the OSCE PA International Secretariat to issue the final List of Participants and to ensure the accuracy of its content, national delegations are kindly requested to indicate any corrections to the provisional list at the Registration desk.
VIDEO
OSCE PA 31st Annual Session, General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions, 30 June 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
OSCE PA 31st Annual Session, General Committee on Political Affairs and Security, 30 June 2024, 9:00 – 10:30
OSCE PA 31st Annual Session, General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment, 30 June 2024, 9:00 – 10:30
OSCE PA 31st Annual Session, Opening Plenary Session, 29 June 2024, 15:00 – 18:00
OSCE PA 31st Annual Session, Standing Committee, 29 June 2024, 9:30 – 12:30
CONTACTS
Chamber of Deputies
Ms. Irina STUPAR, Head of Directorate, Directorate for relations with international organizations and the EU
Tel: +4 021.414.1875; email: [email protected]
Senate
Ms. Cristina DUMITRESCU, Head of Directorate, Directorate for External Multilateral Relations
Tel: +4 021. 311.21.56; email: [email protected]
International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly:
Ms. Odile LELARGE, Head of Conference Services
Tel.: +45 33 37 80 40 ; email: [email protected]
Media Contact:
Mr. Nat PARRY, OSCE PA Head of Communications and Press
Tel: +45 60 10 81 77; email: [email protected]
PROGRAMME
Friday 28 June 2024
Arrival of participants
14:00 – 20:00 Registration
Saturday 29 June 2024
9:30 – 12:30 Standing Committee
- Renewal of the mandate of the Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
(Rule 40.1) - Practical and Procedural Matters for the 31st Annual Session
- Report of the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms. Pia Kauma
- Financial Questions: Report of the Treasurer of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Johan Büser
- Present financial situation and annual contributions
- Approval of the Budget for the 2024-2025 Financial Year (Rule 41.2)
- Rules of Procedure
- Report of the Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on the Rules of Procedure, Mr. Pascal Allizard
- Approval of the Budget for the 2024-2025 Financial Year (Rule 41.2)
- Consideration of proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure
- Report of the Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Roberto Montella
- Information on upcoming meetings and activities of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
- Any Other Business
15:00 – 18:00 Opening Plenary Session
- Address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Ms. Pia Kauma
- Address by the President of the Senate of Romania, Mr. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă
- Address by the Head of the Romanian Delegation to the OSCE PA, Mr. Dan Barna
- Consideration of Supplementary Items
Sunday 30 June 2024
9:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security
9:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment
11:00 – 12:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
14:30 – 16:30 Thematic activities
Monday 1 July 2024
9:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security
9:00 – 10:30 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment
11:00 – 12:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
14:30 – 16:00 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security
14:30 – 16:00 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment
16:30 – 18:00 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
Tuesday 2 July 2024
09:00 – 11:00 General Committee on Political Affairs and Security
09:00 – 11:00 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment
11:00 – 11:30 Meeting of the Bureau
11:30 – 13:30 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
15:00 – 18:00 Plenary Session
- Consideration of Supplementary Items
- Addresses by Presidents of Parliaments
- Reports on OSCE PA Activities
- Reports by Ad Hoc Committees
- Election Observation Activities
- General Debate: Situation in the Middle East
- Open General Debate
Wednesday 3 July 2024
9:00 – 12:00 Plenary Session
- Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Ms. Luminiţa-Teodora Odobescu
- Address by the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Mr. Ian Borg
- Question & Answer Session / Chairperson-in-Office
- Open General Debate (continued)
- Adoption of the Bucharest Final Declaration
- Report of the Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Roberto Montella
- Election of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Officers
12:00 Adjournment
Please note that as resolutions are amended and adopted, they are removed from the list below. The amended versions will be included in the Final Bucharest Declaration to be voted on 3 July.
| General Committees | English | French | Russian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Affairs and Security | |||
| Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment | |||
| Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions |
LIST OF VALID SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS
| SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM | English | French | Russian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Security and Geopolitical Challenges in the OSCE Region: Ten Years of Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Mr. Poturaiev, Ukraine) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 2. Addressing the Multifaceted Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity in the Central Asian Region through Enhanced Regional Co-operation and Parliamentary Dialogue (Ms. Karimi, Netherlands) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 3. Countering the Proliferation of Drugs, particularly Fentanyl and other synthetic Opioids, as well as Mafias and Criminal Organizations Involved in Trafficking Them (Mr. Zoffili, Italy) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 4. Condemning the Weaponization of Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones (Ms. Campione, Italy) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 5. Artificial Intelligence and the Fight against Terrorism (Mr. Loperfido, Italy) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 6. Youth Perspectives on the Future of International Relations, Multilateralism, and Sustainable Development (Mr. Stogmuller, Austria) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 7. Building a Comprehensive European Security Architecture against Aggression (Mr. Wilson, USA) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 8. The Deterioration of the Situation of Human Rights in the Transdniestrian Region of the Republic of Moldova (Ms. Rosca, Moldova) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 9. Ending the Scourge of Antisemitism in the OSCE Region (Mr. Cardin, USA) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 10. Navigating Contemporary Journalism and Gender-Related Challenges (Ms. De Ridder, Germany) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 11. Preventing Corruption from being used as a Foreign Policy Tool (Ms. Charalambides, Cyprus) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 12. Strengthening the Support for Ukraine (Mr. Paris, France) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 13. Strengthening Safe and Regular Pathways for Migration (Ms. De Ridder, Germany) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 14. Strengthening Actions to Prevent Human Trafficking and Protecting Survivors to Prevent Re-Trafficking (Mr. Smith, USA) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 15. The Role of Civil Society in Fostering Democratic and Inclusive Societies (Ms. Fry, Canada) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
| 16. Environmental Protection in International Armed Conflicts (Ms. Onori, Italy) | ENG | FRE | RUS |
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REPORTS AND SPEECHES
- For reports and speeches issued at the Annual Session, please click here.
ANNUAL SESSION NEWSLETTER
More information about the Annual Session is available here. For information on previous Annual Sessions, please click here.
