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PAM, UNGA Permanent Observer, brings together 31 countries to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development in the Euro Mediterranean and Gulf regions.

11/09/2026

11 September 2026, San Marino – On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the Twin Towers in New York, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) remembers the over 3,000 victims and stands in solidarity with their families and loved ones, the survivors, the first responders, and all those whose lives were forever affected.

As recalled by the United Nations Secretary-General, the attacks represented “an assault on humanity itself” and left an enduring mark on the international community.

For PAM, countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a priority area of engagement since the very early years of the Assembly. PAM was the first international organization to adopt, in 2008, by consensus, a working definition of terrorism, laying the foundations for its longstanding contribution to international counter-terrorism efforts.

This commitment is further reflected in PAM’s role, for a second consecutive term, as President of the UN Coordination Mechanism and Policy Dialogue for Parliamentary Assemblies on Counter-Terrorism.

These challenges will be at the centre of the forthcoming PAM-CGS event on the occasion of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, entitled “Governance, Technology and Trust in the Age of AI: The Role of Parliaments and Parliamentary Diplomacy in Countering Online Terrorist Narratives.” The meeting will further contribute to international discussions on the role of parliaments in ensuring effective, coordinated and rights-based responses to emerging threats.

As the international community commemorates the victims of 11 September, PAM renews its commitment and determination to preventing and countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, in full respect of the UN Charter, international law and human rights, and to strengthening the role of national and international parliaments for a safer and more resilient future, free from terrorism.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/2026-09-10/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-occasion-of-the-25th-anniversary-of-911

09/09/2026

7 September 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – Addressing the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr Volker Türk called for stronger safeguards governing Artificial Intelligence, warning of the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems in the absence of binding rules, independent oversight and clear limits.

As reported by UN News, the High Commissioner stressed that human rights must remain at the centre of AI governance, also raising concerns over the concentration of technological power, the impact of AI on democracy and employment, and the development of autonomous weapons capable of taking lethal decisions without meaningful human involvement.

These concerns closely reflect the work carried out by the PAM Centre for Global Studies (PAM-CGS), including through its Global Permanent Parliamentary Observatory on the Misuse of AI and ICT, which among others, addresses the security, democratic and human rights implications of emerging technologies.

Through dedicated research on the misuse of AI, spyware, the Dark Web and AI-generated misinformation and hallucinations, PAM-CGS continues to advocate for effective parliamentary oversight, accountability and international cooperation to ensure that technological innovation remains human-centred, secure and consistent with international law and fundamental rights.

The matter will also be at the core of the forthcoming PAM-CGS Side Event, to be held on the occasion of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2026.

Learn more: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/09/1168288

22/08/2026

On 17 August, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) officially opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, bringing together governments, international organisations and relevant stakeholders to advance international cooperation on desertification, land degradation and drought.

The Conference, which will continue until 28 August, is addressing key priorities related to land restoration, drought resilience, sustainable land and rangeland management, and the mobilisation of adequate resources to support the implementation of the Convention.

As an Observer to the UNCCD, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) is closely following the discussions and outcomes of COP17, particularly those addressing the growing impact of land degradation, drought and water scarcity across the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions.

PAM remains committed to promoting parliamentary dialogue and international cooperation in support of sustainable land management, environmental protection and resilience, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

14/07/2026

On 12 July, the People’s Assembly of the Syrian Arab Republic, in its new composition, convened for its first session in Damascus, following parliamentary elections in October 2025. The session marked the resumption of parliamentary activity under Syria’s transitional institutional framework.

During the inaugural sitting, the Members of the Assembly took the constitutional oath and elected Hon. Abdul Hamid Akil al-Awak as Speaker, with 99 votes.

Comprising 210 seats, the People’s Assembly is entrusted with exercising legislative authority during the transitional period, including proposing and adopting legislation, as well as contributing to the process leading to the adoption of a permanent Constitution and the organization of future national elections.

According to Mr. Claudio Cordone, UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, the Assembly will play a key role in adopting urgently needed legislation in a critical phase for the country.

PAM welcomes the resumption of the work of the People’s Assembly as an important step in Syria’s current phase of institutional renewal and looks forward to strengthening parliamentary cooperation in support of dialogue, national reconciliation, peace, stability and inclusive development. In this regard, PAM will continue to engage with the Syrian authorities in coordination with Hon. Atay Uslu (Türkiye), PAM Special Envoy for Syria, in support of an inclusive, Syrian-led political process and closer parliamentary cooperation.

In this context, PAM reiterates its support for a credible, orderly and inclusive political transition in Syria, in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015), and underlines the importance of ensuring that all components of Syrian society are represented in the country’s future institutional and constitutional arrangements.

Learn more: https://sana.sy/en/syria/2329045/

07/07/2026

On 6 July 2026, Kyiv was struck by another major wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructures, for the second time in less than a week. The strikes killed at least 14 people and injured many others.

The attack follows a major overnight criminal attack of 2 July 2026, when Russian missiles and drones struck several areas of the Ukrainian capital, including residential districts, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 90. Several apartment blocks, a hotel, a Red Cross warehouse, and an ambulance station were among the sites damaged.

The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, denounced the unprecedented intensity of the attack, which involved a large number of weapons and affected a wide area of the capital.

In this context, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean reiterates its firm condemnation of the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, and strongly deplores the continued targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, in violation of international humanitarian law.

PAM expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, its solidarity with all those injured and affected, and its unwavering support for the Ukrainian people and their democratically elected institutions.

PAM further reaffirms its resolute support for the independence, sovereignty, democratically elected Government and President, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The Assembly continues to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

Learn more:
https://www.france24.com/en/at-least-14-killed-in-kyiv-after-second-massive-russian-attack

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyv05gk4do

06/07/2026

➡️On the margins of the IV Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum, Hon. Tsukutlane Au, Vice-President of the Senate of Lesotho, shared his views in an interview on sustainability, innovation, and the role of parliamentary cooperation in promoting inclusive and resilient economic development.

24/06/2026

➡️ On 20 June, on the sidelines of the Fourth Edition of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, jointly organized by PAM and the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, Ms. Violeta Gonzalez, Counsellor at the World Trade Organization (WTO), shared her reflections on the role of parliamentarians in strengthening international trade cooperation.

🌎She highlighted the importance of parliamentary engagement in supporting the multilateral trading system, fostering dialogue with governments and international institutions, and promoting investment facilitation as a tool to improve business environments, strengthen domestic production, and support sustainable economic growth.

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20/06/2026

Day 2 - IV Edition of the PAM Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum

20/06/2026

On 20 June 2026, on the occasion of the IV Edition of the PAM Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME).

Signed by H.E. Hon. Giulio Centemero, President of PAM, and Mr. Josep Santacreu, President of ASCAME, the agreement further strengthens the longstanding partnership between the two institutions in advancing dialogue, economic development, and regional integration across the Mediterranean.

The MoU builds on years of cooperation, including PAM’s active participation in the dedicated Mediterranean Pavilion organized by ASCAME, in collaboration with the Euromed Group and the Canadian Chamber in Italy, during the conference held in Canada from 29 to 31 May 2025. It also follows the joint high-level event held in Cairo on 4 December 2025, entitled “The Blue Economy: Ensuring Synergies between the Private Sector and Parliamentarians in the Mediterranean Region”, which contributed to advancing discussions on public-private partnerships and private sector engagement in the region.

The agreement reflects the shared commitment of PAM and ASCAME to strengthening ties between parliamentarians and the private sector, promoting investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth throughout the Mediterranean region.

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20/06/2026

The second day of the Marrakesh Forum, opened with a Special Session entitled “AfCFTA and the Connectivity of Euro-African Value Chains: Towards an Integrated Space for Co-production, Investment and Economic Resilience”, moderated by H.E. Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana.

H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors of Morocco and President of the Association of African Senates, highlighted that AfCFTA could generate an additional USD 450 billion in income and lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty, while calling for action to address infrastructure, financing, and regulatory challenges.

H.E. Hon. Giulio Centemero (Italy), President of PAM, noted that the EU remains Africa’s largest trading partner, accounting for around one third of its trade, while intra-African trade stands at only 14%, highlighting the need for greater economic integration.

Further contributions were delivered by H.E. Mr. Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco, in charge of Foreign Trade; H.E. Mr. Mamadou Satigui Diakité, President of the High Council of Local Authorities of the Republic of Mali; H.E. Mr. Lahcen Haddad, Former Minister, Vice President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Co-President of the Morocco-European Union Joint Parliamentary Committee; H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Bana, President of the Geopolitical and International Environment Committee of the Consultative Council for Refoundation of the Republic of Niger; H.E. Mr. Abderahim Brémé Hamid, Senator and Former Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Chad; H.E. Ms. Claudine Afiavi Prudencio, Member of Parliament and Former Minister of Health of the Republic of Benin; Dr. Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman of the Chamber of Chemical Industries of the Federation of Egyptian Industries and Chairman of the African Affairs Parliamentary Committee of the Arab Republic of Egypt; and Mr. Brett Rayner, Deputy Chief of the North Africa Division at the International Monetary Fund.

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