New York, 9 February 2024

Participation of Mr Dimitris Avramopoulos at the IPU Annual Parliamentary Hearings at the UN

 

The two-day 2024 Parliamentary Hearing at the UN, in New York, co-organised by the UN and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), concluded today. This year's theme was "Putting an end to conflicts: Prescriptions for a peaceful future". 

The Hellenic Parliament was represented by Mr Dimitris Avramopoulos, Head of the Greek Delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. 

During his speech, Mr Avramopoulos stressed that parliamentary diplomacy can facilitate the democratisation of the diplomatic process and contribute to the resolution of differences and the building of trust. He went on to emphasise that the final legal responsibility to implement peace agreements lies with the Parliaments and they can play a role in peace-building, as well as constitute a field for national and international dialogue and control of the executive. 

Mr Avramopoulos made a distinction between Parliamentarians and Government Official, with the former being characterised by greater political flexibility. He also proposed the upgrading of the role of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, through the Parliaments, in the service of peace, security and stability, while he pointed out that the building of peaceful relations is more effective when it starts from the base of society, from the citizens. 

Mr Avramopoulos met with the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, with whom he discussed issues of geopolitics, migration, regional security and in particular Greece-Turkey relations, as well as the developments on the Cyprus issue. He also met with the Deputy UN Secretary General, Vladimir Voronkov, and discussed issues of security and fighting terrorism, as well as with the IPU President, Mrs Tulia Ackson. Lastly, he held meetings with representatives of the National Parliamentary Delegations. 

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