1. The 4th Summit
of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, held
in Reykjavík on 16 and 17 May 2023, demonstrated European unity
in response to the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine,
as well as the unity of the member States around the values of the
Council of Europe. The Reykjavík Declaration, prepared by the Committee
of Ministers, provides in particular for a recommitment to protecting our
democratic foundations, and resolves to counter challenges to human
rights and the rule of law by renewing the member States’ commitment
to the Council of Europe’s values and principles, working through
the Committee of Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly and the Congress
of Local and Regional Authorities. It also contains a recognition
of the importance of the co-operation dimension of the Organisation
and a commitment to strengthening the role of the Council of Europe
in the European multilateral architecture.
2. The Committee of Ministers recognises the initiating role
of the Parliamentary Assembly for the organisation of a summit and
welcomes its key contribution to the deliverables of the Reykjavík
Summit. It looks forward to continuing its good co-operation with
the Parliamentary Assembly in the implementation of the Reykjavík
Declaration.
