The Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE has joined the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. The President of the OSCE PA, Piero Juan Pons Sampietro, announced during the opening of the autumn session in Istanbul that the assembly will join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children who have been illegally taken by Russia. He emphasized his commitment to peace and security in Europe, starting with support for Ukraine.
'As part of this commitment, I am pleased to announce that the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE will officially join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children - yet another step in our unwavering support,' said the president of the OSCE PA.
Sampietro noted that decisions regarding Ukraine's future should only be made with the involvement of the country itself, and all peace negotiations should be built on respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity, justice, the restoration of the country, and ensuring peace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the joining of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. This decision will contribute to strengthening the international response to the violations of children's rights of Ukrainian children due to the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE is an important platform for promoting democratic values, human rights, and international law in Europe and beyond. The assembly's actions regarding the return of Ukrainian children play a significant role in global efforts.
The International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children operates with the aim of bringing the abducted children home and reuniting them with their families and communities. The importance of this issue was emphasized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and other members of the international community.
The announcement of the joining of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children is a testament to the support for Ukraine at the international level in the fight for the restoration of human rights and the resolution of acute conflicts caused by Russian aggression. The joining of organizations like the OSCE PA is an important step towards strengthening international cooperation and improving the situation regarding the rights of children affected by conflicts.