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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.

Pedro Agramunt: PACE and PABSEC share similar objectives and common standards

29/06/2016 | President

“PACE and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Co-operation have many things in common,” said Pedro Agramunt, addressing PABSEC at its plenary session in Moscow today.

Brexit: ‘something of the European ideal has been lost today’

24/06/2016 | President

“Something of the European ideal has been lost today following the UK’s vote for Brexit,” said PACE President Pedro Agramunt, speaking on the last day of the Assembly’s plenary session in Strasbourg.

26 June: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

24/06/2016 | President

26 June marks the Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This is a day for governments and parliaments throughout the world to reflect on the devastating impact of illicit drug markets on the health and human rights.

President: “Stand up and show support for refugees”

19/06/2016 | President

On the occasion of the World Refugee Day, PACE President Pedro Agramunt calls on all Europeans to stand up and show their solidarity and support for the more than 50 million refugees worldwide.

Orlando: President condemns the attack and expresses solidarity with victims and the LGBT community

13/06/2016 | President

Pedro Agramunt expressed his shock at and condemnation of the Orlando terror attack that left 50 people dead and more than 50 wounded. He expressed his solidarity with the American people, the victims and with the LGBT community.