The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) will be participating at the Regional
\nConference on the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security for the
\nMediterranean Region, to be held in Malta on 11-13 September, 2013.
\nThe objectives of this conference, organized by the Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC) of the
\nOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), are to raise awareness and to present
\nthe countries of the Mediterranean Region with the Code of Conduct (including its recent Arabic
\ntranslation) as a key normative document for security sector governance as well as to engage in
\ndiscussion and dialogue about its principles and commitments. The conference is directed to the
\ncountries of the Mediterranean region, in particular to the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation
\n(Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia) and the OSCE participating States
\nbordering the Mediterranean Sea.
\nAt the OSCE conference in Malta, PAM Secretary General, Ambassador Sergio Piazzi will be also
\nmoderating the session dedicated to the intervention of Hon. Makis Voridis (Greece), Chair of the
\nGeneral Committee on Political Affairs and Security of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
\nOne of the priority missions of PAM is to foster and build confidence among Mediterranean States,
\nguarantee regional security, stability and peace by creating a common approach through
\nparliamentary diplomacy. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean has been particularly
\nactive in the light of the events that have characterized the unprecedented civilian revolt in a number
\nof North Africa countries bordering the Mediterranean, including the mission in Syria a few week
\nago, to discuss with the local authorities, UN Agencies and other international organizations, the
\nfacilitation of the much needed humanitarian assistance to the Syrian population. Efforts have also
\nbeen directed to assist in the democratic processes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, aimed at
\nimplementing the best institutional changes according to national requirements, for a wider
\nparticipation of the citizens in the administration of their countries. \u201cSecurity depends on stability,
\nthe respect of human rights and the rule of law. Parliaments have a primary role in establishing the
\nright conditions through far reaching legislation that safeguards the rights of all citizens\u201d, the PAM
\nSecretary General commented.<\/p>\n