The 23rd Autumn Meeting of the OSCE PA will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 17-19 November 2025. Hosted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, the Autumn Meeting will include a Parliamentary Conference, held under the theme “The OSCE at 50: Revitalizing Multilateralism through Dialogue and Co-operation,” a meeting of the Mediterranean Forum, and a meeting of the Standing Committee.
VENUE
Hilton İstanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Address: Merkez, Silahşör Cd. No:42, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul
REGISTRATION
Secretaries of OSCE PA delegations are requested to register participants via the OSCE PA online registration platform. Please provide preliminary travel details and the name of the selected hotel when registering your delegation and update the information when necessary.
Press
To register as a member of the press, and for all other media-related inquiries, please contact Nat Parry, Head of Communications and Press, at [email protected] .
DRAFT PROGRAMME
Sunday, 16 November
Arrival of delegates
15:00–19:00 Registration open | Lobby
18:00–20:00 Secretaries and Staff of Delegations Information Meeting, Venue Tour
Monday, 17 November
08:00 Registration open | Lobby
09:00–12:00 Standing Committee Meeting | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
12:00–14:30 Lunch break
14:30–15:00 Inaugural Session of the Parliamentary Conference | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
15:00–15:30 Coffee Break
15:30–18:00 Session I: “Bridging Perspectives: Reinforcing Dialogue, Mediation, and Trust in an Era of Uncertainty” | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
Chair: Ms. Pia Kauma, President Emerita of the OSCE PA
Addresses by:
- Dr. Murat Yeşiltaş, Director of Foreign Policy Studies, SETA (The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research)
- Ambassador Helga Maria Schmid, President, European Institute of Peace
- Mr. David Harland, Executive Director, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Tuesday, 18 November
08:00 Registration open | Lobby
09:00–11:30 Session II: “Strengthening Rule-Based Global Trade: Safeguarding Fairness, Connectivity, and Sustainable Growth” | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
Chair: Ms. Gudrun Kugler, Vice-President of the OSCE PA
Addresses by:
- Prof. Mustafa Ege Yazgan, Rector of Istanbul Bilgi University, Director of the Center for Financial Studies.
- Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tbc
- Mr. Azay Guliyev, Chair of the OSCE PA General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment
- Amb. Bakyt Dzhusupov, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA)
11:30–13:00 Lunch break
13:00–15:30 Session III: “Human Dignity First: Protecting Lives, Upholding Rights, and Supporting Families and Communities” | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
Chair: Mr. Luis Graça, Vice-President of the OSCE PA
Addresses by:
- Ms. Gemma Connell - Chief of Assessment, Monitoring and Planning Branch at UN OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) tbc
- Prof. Dr. Şebnem Akçapar, Faculty Member, Social Sciences University of Ankara – Visiting Professor, Geneva Graduate Institute
- Mr. Paolo Marchi - UNICEF Representative to Türkiye
15:30–16:00 Closing session of the Parliamentary Conference | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
- Mr. Pere Joan Pons, President of the OSCE PA
- Mr. Selami Altinok, Head of the Turkish Delegation to the OSCE PA
- Mr. Roberto Montella, Secretary General of the OSCE PA
Wednesday, 19 November
08:00 Registration open | Lobby
09:30–12:30 OSCE PA Mediterranean Forum | M4 Floor, Grand Ballroom
- Opening of the OSCE PA Mediterranean Forum by Mr. Pere Joan Pons, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
- Remarks by Mr. Pascal Allizard, OSCE PA Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs (remote intervention)
- Address by Prof. Dr. Esra Albayrakoglu, Faculty Member, Başaksehir University Addresses by the Heads of the Parliamentary Delegations from the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation (in alphabetical order: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia) and the Delegation of the Palestinian National Council
- Open debate Situation in the Middle East (focus on situation in Gaza, Present and Future)
- Conclusions
12:30 Closure of the 23rd Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Departure of delegates
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PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All participants must check beforehand if they need a visa to enter Türkiye by visiting the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website.
Delegates who require an entry visa should contact the Embassy or Consulate representing Türkiye in their country of residence to check the requirements necessary to obtain a visa for the Autumn Meeting.
INTERPRETATION
During the sessions of the Autumn Meeting, simultaneous interpretation will be provided in all six official languages of the OSCE - English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and in Turkish.
CATERING
Lunch will be provided by the Turkish Parliament on the M4 floor of the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Additional lunch and dining options are available both within the hotel and in the surrounding area.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Medical assistance will be available throughout the meetings. An ambulance will be stationed in front of the Hilton Bomonti Hotel during the event. Please note that the general telephone number in case of emergency (medical, fire or security) is 112.
DRESS CODE
Business attire is required for formal occasions and most social events.
CLIMATE AND TIME ZONE
Istanbul is on GMT time (GMT+03:00). In November, average temperatures typically range between 6°C (minimum) and 15°C (maximum).
CURRENCY
The local currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). Most types of cards are accepted at merchants and restaurants. Cash can be withdrawn from ATMs located throughout the city and inside the hotels. Please note that some taxis may not accept card payments.
ELECTRICITY
The voltage in İstanbul is 220V and standard European-style two-pin plugs are used.
TELECOMUNICATION
The international code for Türkiye is 0090/+90, followed by a phone number. Access to WiFi will be available at the Hilton Bomonti Congress Centre.
SMOKING
Smoking is only allowed outside of the Congress Center and on the balconies.
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