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Shock and sadness at Gaziantep wedding blast

21/08/2016 | President

The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Pedro Agramunt expressed his shock and sadness at the deaths in Turkey late Saturday evening, at a wedding in Gaziantep, southern Turkey.

#NoHateNoFear: parliamentarians speak out to support the initiative

28/07/2016 | President

Parliamentarians speak out in support of the #NoHateNoFear initiative launched by Pedro Agramunt during the Assembly’s June plenary session. In a new video, they express why this message is so important to counter terrorism.

Pedro Agramunt reacts to the shootings in Munich

23/07/2016 | President

"I deplore last night's shocking events in Munich," said PACE President Pedro Agramunt. "My thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those who died."

Turkey after the attempted coup: ensuring respect for the rule of law and basic rights is essential

18/07/2016 | President

The PACE President, while condemning the attempted coup in Turkey, says the swift dismissal and arrest of thousands in its aftermath raises questions, and expresses concern at suggestions of re-instating the death penalty.

President's statement on the attempted coup in Turkey

16/07/2016 | President

Following the attempted coup, Pedro Agramunt called for respect of democratic institutions and Council of Europe standards in Turkey. "Turkey is our member State and we support Turkey's democratic institutions and authorities", he said.

President after Nice attack: ‘we stand by France and the French people’

15/07/2016 | President

“I strongly condemn the attack in Nice on Bastille Day. It is an attack on France – one of our member States – and an attack on Europe, our symbols and the values that unite us,” said PACE President Pedro Agramunt.

President commends Georgia’s true European aspirations

02/07/2016 | President

Ending his official visit to Georgia, Parliamentary Assembly President Pedro Agramunt commended Georgia’s European aspirations and commitment to Council of Europe values.

Parliamentary diplomacy, a key to solving current conflicts and threats in Europe

01/07/2016 | President

“Parliamentary diplomacy is a key to solving complex problems such as international terrorism, the refugee crisis, ‘frozen’ conflicts and institutional crises,” said Pedro Agramunt, addressing the 25th Annual Session of the OSCE PA.

President calls for parliamentary dialogue and co-operation between all 47 member states

30/06/2016 | President

“We must work in synergy to address the common challenges with which we are confronted, in particular the refugee crisis and combating international terrorism,” said Pedro Agramunt during his visit to Moscow.

PACE President to participate in PABSEC Plenary session in Moscow

29/06/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt is participating in the 47th Plenary Session of the General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) in Moscow. On this occasion, he will hold several high-level meetings.

PACE President to make official visit to Georgia

29/06/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt will make an official visit to Georgia on 30 June-1 July, during which he is due to meet the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Parliament and the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

PACE President condemns Istanbul airport terrorist attack

29/06/2016 | President

Following the "heinous" attack at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Pedro Agramunt today reaffirmed PACE’s solidarity with the Turkish authorities and extended his condolences to the victims’ families.