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Congratulations to @MichalSzczerba for being elected President of the #NATOPA. Watch his address at today's plenary⤵️ bit.ly/3PRaIaS
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “May 2024 be a year of unity, determination & action! As #NATO parliamentarians, we will play our part to further strengthen NATO, help #Ukraine win, bolster our shared democratic values & continue to tighten our unique transatlantic bond. Happy New Year!” #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #StandWithUkraine
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In #Tallinn 🇪🇪, Assembly leadership addresses Alliance transformation and #Ukraine support ahead of #NATO’s 75th anniversary. Full press release ⤵️
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@GerryConnolly:"as 🇷🇺 continues its barbaric invasion, let us remember that its aggression started 8 yrs ago w/ the illegal & forcible annexation of #Crimea which we will never recognize. We will continue to #StandwithUkraine and support its territorial integrity & independence."
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I would like to extend our Assembly’s solidarity&condolences to the people of #Japan & our partners in the 🇯🇵 National Diet following yesterday’s earthquake. Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victims, their relatives & all those affected.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “on this day of solidarity with #Belarus, we are inspired by the brave people of Belarus’ fight for #democracy
and humbled by their sacrifices. They remind us that democracy is precious and must be constantly protected. Our Assembly will continue to stand with @Tsihanouskaya & all those fighting for democracy & freedom and against autocracy & repression” #StandwithBelarus
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Outgoing President @senateurJGM bids farewell to the Assembly and is succeeded by @MichalSzczerba as Acting President. As #NATOPA President, Ms Garriaud-Maylam carried Allied parliamentarians’ voice at a critical moment for Euro-Atlantic security and represented the Assembly at the milestone NATO Summit in Vilnius. Press release 👉bit.ly/npajgm
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During his visit to #Kyiv, #NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba met with @ZelenskyyUa and assured him of the Assembly’s unwavering support for #Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba addresses #CrimeaPrague2023 parliamentary summit of the @crimeaplatform, urges steadfast support for Ukraine. Press release👉url.nato-pa.int/cpPR28. Full address ⤵️
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Congratulations to Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya, winner of the 2023 #NATOPA #WPS Award bestowed by newly elected President @MichalSzczerba. Watch his address and her acceptance speech here 👉bit.ly/WPSaward2023
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🇮🇷 military posture, #nuclear ambitions, and support for 🇷🇺's war in 🇺🇦underline the challenge it poses to Euro-Atlantic security. Rapporteur @FranckenTheo presenting his draft report at #NATOPALuxembourg 👇
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome the transmission by 🇹🇷 President Erdoğan of the Accession Protocol for #Sweden to the Grand National Assembly and I hope for speedy consideration. We will be stronger with Sweden in #NATO and #NATOPA.”
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Read the joint statement issued by Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council Co-Chairs @MichalSzczerba & @OlekKorn today demanding that 🇷🇺 immediately cease its reckless aggression against 🇺🇦 and urging further sanctions & increased support for 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine️
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#NATOPA delegation and Pres. @MadeleineMoon met yesterday with Georgian Prime Minister @GakhariaGiorgi to discuss the current cooperation between 🇬🇪 and #NorthAtlanticAlliance and the progress achieved 🇬🇪towards Euro-Atlantic integration. Further reading>bit.ly/2keAKtZ
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In only 10 days since the signing of 🇸🇪 &🇫🇮's accession protocols to #NATO, 1⃣3⃣ parliaments & governments have already completed national ratification 🇨🇦🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴🇪🇪🇬🇧🇦🇱🇩🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺🇧🇬🇱🇻🇸🇮 Track progress & find out more about how #NATOPA supports NATO's Open Door👉 bit.ly/FinlandSweden
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: "I am concerned about the transfer of @vkaramurza to an even harsher penal colony. He is being persecuted for speaking the truth about Putin's dictatorship, including at the Assembly's 2021 annual session in Lisbon. We will continue to stand with Vladimir, @ekaramurza and all those who bravely denounce 🇷🇺's crimes and suppression of freedom and call for the liberation of all political prisoners"
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#NATOPA hails ramp up of collective defence, condemns 🇮🇱 attacks, and awards the #WPS prize to @Tsihanouskaya as it wraps up its 69th Annual Session. Press Release👉bit.ly/PRAebTv
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The Standing Committee condemned in the strongest possible terms #Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against #Ukraine and confirmed its full solidarity with 🇺🇦. Read #NATOPA Pres. @GerryConnolly & #UNIC co-chair @MichalSzczerba's statement 👉bit.ly/3Jtwb4L
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: "I condemn the massive drone & missile attack by #Iran & its proxies on #Israel last night in the strongest possible terms. This is an unprecedented, unacceptable & reckless escalation which risks destabilising the entire region. I extend my solidarity to the 🇮🇱 people."
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “🇷🇺’s massive, deadly attacks on 🇺🇦 today makes crystal clear: we must redouble our efforts, step up & speed up military deliveries & stand united with #Ukraine until victory. Otherwise, #Russia will continue causing death, suffering & destruction.”
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Congratulations to @GerryConnolly, elected President of the #NATOPA. Get to know Mr Gerald E. Connolly👉bit.ly/3lXDpmz. #NATOPASession2020
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “Last night, 🇷🇺’s missiles again cost the lives of 11 innocents in 🇺🇦, with 5 children among the dead. #Russia’s intensifying missile & drone attacks are abhorrent. The answer must be redoubled Allied resolve to support #Ukraine, incl. at the #NATO-#Ukraine Council this Wednesday.”
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly in conversation with @Vitaliy_Klychko & Wladimir @klitschko at #NATO Public Forum @rielcano on the importance of supporting and defending #Ukraine’s democracy & institutions of self government against #Russia’s attack
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba on the International Day of Political Prisoners: "On this day, we stand in solidarity with the political prisoners detained by the #Russian, #Belarussian & other autocratic regimes. I salute their struggle against repression. Through their courage, they remind us of how precious #freedom & #democracy are. We will continue to play our part in denouncing autocracy & defending democracy. My thoughts today are in particular with @vkaramurza who, among other phony accusations, was charged for speaking the truth about #Putin during a #NATOPA session. They are also with all the Belarusian women political prisoners, to who @Tsihanouskaya dedicated her 2023 #WPS Award which the #NATOPA bestowed upon her earlier this month."
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I wholeheartedly welcome that the US House of Representatives passed an additional USD 60.8 billion in military support to #Ukraine. Our priority must remain to give 🇺🇦 the capabilities it needs to win. We need to step up and speed up. There is no time to waste. I applaud the strong and determined bipartisan leadership of the US delegation to the NATO PA.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: "I am following with concern reports indicating that damage to the #Balticconnector pipeline & undersea communication cable between 🇪🇪&🇫🇮 is likely caused by external activity. Just yesterday at #NATOPAKobenhavn, we adopted a resolution supporting Allies' efforts to address the growing threats to our undersea infrastructure. #NATO Allies should lend their full support to the investigations"
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President @GerryConnolly:"🇫🇮 President @niinisto &PM @MarinSanna took a historic, sovereign step today. Should @SuomenEduskunta support a decision to seek #NATO membership, the #NATOPA stands ready to assist in any way we can. 🇫🇮 shares our commitment to defend democratic values"
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I am shocked at the news of the appalling terrorist attack targeting Swedish citizens in Brussels. My thoughts are first and foremost with the relatives of the victims. We stand united and resolute against terrorism.”
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.@GerryConnolly: “I welcome the important decisions & messages from today’s historic #NATO Summit on assisting #Ukraine and resetting Allied defense. #NATOPA supports Ukraine and Allied unity & resolve at the parliamentary level”. [Thread]
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “We reaffirm that we will never, ever recognise any of Russia’s illegal attempted annexation. Crimea is Ukraine. Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia are Ukraine”.
#CrimeaPlatform #CrimeaisUkraine
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President @GerryConnolly:"We welcome the pledges made at today's int'l donors' conference. As we address immediate humanitarian needs, we must also develop a Marshall Plan for 🇺🇦's reconstruction. #NATOPA is ready to play its part in support of @ua_parliament &🇺🇦's democracy"
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President @GerryConnolly: "I welcome the 🇺🇸 Senate's ratification of 🇫🇮🇸🇪 accession to #NATO. Their membership will further strengthen our unique alliance of democracies. #NATOPA is helping make this the fastest enlargement ever, with 23 ratifications in less than a month"
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly condemns #Russia's military build-up in & around 🇺🇦 as "reckless and irresponsible. We stand firmly with #Ukraine in support of its independence, territorial integrity and democracy" 👉bit.ly/3dC3ULm
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly:"We must vigorously reject & make clear we will never recognize any attempts by 🇷🇺 to legitimize its invasion & forcible occupation of Ukrainian territories through sham referendums. We continue to #StandwithUkraine as it defends its sovereignty."
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#NATOPALuxembourg, Pres.@senateurJGM met with 🇺🇦, 🇸🇪, @Europarl_EN delegations and @Tsihanouskaya to discuss unwavering support for 🇺🇦, speeding up 🇸🇪’s accession process, longstanding support for #Belarus' democratic forces, and safeguarding shared democratic values.
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Acting President @MichalSzczerba: “I strongly condemn the unprovoked missile attacks and terrorist infiltration #Hamas launched on #NATOPA partner 🇮🇱. The horrific attacks against civilians must end immediately. My thoughts are with victims and their families”.
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome @EUCouncil's historic decision to open #EU accession negotiations with #Ukraine. Contrast this with Putin’s propagandist “show” today. On the one hand, a vision of hope, democracy & prosperity, on the other one of war, autocracy & isolation. 🇺🇦belongs in our #European & #NATO families. I also welcome the opening of accession negotiations with 🇲🇩, the granting of candidate status to 🇬🇪 as well as the conditional perspective outlined for 🇧🇦. Europe’s future security order is taking shape.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “106 years ago, the Belarusian Democratic Republic proclaimed its independence. Today, the people of free #Belarus still seek and struggle for democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. Our governments and parliaments must continue to denounce the Lukashenko regime repression, support the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces @tsikhanouskaya & call for the release of political prisoners.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome @TBMMGenelKurulu’s decision tonight approving ratification of #Sweden’s accession to #NATO and want to thank @natopa_TR for their support. I reiterate my appeal to colleagues in the National Assembly of #Hungary to help complete the accession process as soon as possible.”
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly on the decisions taken by #NATO Heads of State & Government today in support of 🇺🇦 & for the defense of NATO #StandwithUkraine 👇
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly:🇷🇺prepares to escalate its brutal #war, the NATO PA’s Standing Committee called for a substantial increase in military equipment supply & intelligence sharing. We must help 🇺🇦 now to defend itself.” 👉bit.ly/3O67e2H
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#NATOPA parliamentarians reiterated their solidarity with #Ukraine during a visit to 🇵🇱&🇺🇦 earlier this wk. They met their @ua_parliament counterparts for the 1st in-person meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council since the start of 🇷🇺's war👉bit.ly/3Pze3L2
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#NATOPAvilnius President @GerryConnolly: "We stand with #Ukraine and we will back up our words with action. I promise".
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly welcomed the #Ukrainian delegation to the #NATOPAvilnius Spring Session and reiterated that 🇷🇺’s war against 🇺🇦 must be met with continued, unwavering support for #Ukraine, He also paid tribute to the heroic #Resistance of the Ukrainian people.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, #Belarusian Democratic Leader, to receive 2023 #NATOPA Women for Peace and Security Award: ❝The inclusion of more #women in political roles undoubtedly results in greater empathy, humanity, and wisdom in decision-making❞. More👉bit.ly/WPSAward
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The leader of democratic opposition of #Belarus @Tsihanouskaya called for firm & decisive action against Lukashenka & Putin to defend democracy & peace at #NATOPA Rose-Roth Seminar at @europarl.
In June, the Lukashenka regime released Siarhei Tsikhanouski @tsikhanouski_s after five years of isolation.
More than 1150 political prisoners remain behind bars.
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: "The @EU_Commission's recommendation to open #EU accession negotiations is very welcome news for #Ukraine. It recognises 🇺🇦's significant progress in implementing reforms despite #Russia's ongoing aggression. Ukraine belongs in our #European & #NATO families. I also welcome the positive recommendations for 🇲🇩 & 🇬🇪, as well as the conditional perspective outlined for 🇧🇦."
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Pres. @GerryConnolly: “#NATOPA delegations are fully mobilized to boost military, economic & humanitarian assistance for 🇺🇦 & bolster #NATO’s deterrence & defence. In the US, we will work swiftly to approve an extra $33bn requested by @POTUS today in response to 🇷🇺's brutal war"
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome that the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the @TBMMresmi passed the bill for #Sweden's #NATO accession. I call for prompt Plenary votes in 🇭🇺 & 🇹🇷. 🇸🇪 shares our values. And I look forward to the day we can welcome the country as NATO's 32nd member - a day all Allies will be safer & stronger.”
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly: “Today, our leadership met w/ 🇺🇦 colleagues, who have taken up arms for their people. Read my letter to all delegations urging 1/ expansion of military & humanitarian assistance & 2/ further crippling & sustained sanctions. #StandWithUkraine
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NATO PA calls for strong measures to counter emerging information technology threats that range from Russian #electionmeddling to terrorist activity on the #DarkWeb & #cyberattacks on critical infrastructure at #natopawarsaw bit.ly/2sfLKbp
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#NATOPA Pres. @GerryConnolly: “Atrocities in #Bucha &across 🇺🇦are beyond ghastly. All involved must know there will be no impunity. The int'l community must pursue all avenues to hold them &🇷🇺 accountable. 🇷🇺 must stop its war now! We must continue to raise the cost of war for 🇷🇺
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🇺🇦 President @ZelenskyyUa addressing today's #NATOPAMadrid ❝Ukrainian people have demonstrated that there is nothing impossible for us when we are acting together, when we are really united and when we are defending our unconditional values❞. ⤵️
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “15 years ago today, #NATO & NATO PA welcomed #Albania & #Croatia as new members. Today they are strong Allies in a strong alliance, helping defend our one billion citizens, support #Ukraine, promote our shared values & defend the rules-based international order. I want to congratulate the 🇦🇱🇭🇷parliaments, governments & people on this anniversary & thank them for their contribution & commitment to NATO & our Assembly” #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
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“We cannot waver in our support for 🇺🇦. If we don’t mobilise enough resources to help #Ukraine defeat the aggressor today, #NATO members will pay a much higher price tomorrow” – #NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba opens 23rd Parliamentary Transatlantic Forum in #WashingtonDC 🇺🇸, organised in cooperation with @NDU_EDU & @AtlanticCouncil.
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly: "I condemn President Putin's war of choice in the strongest terms. 🇷🇺must immediately cease all combat&hybrid ops against 🇺🇦. We must implement comprehensive package of massive, crippling&sustained sanctions&consequences"👉bit.ly/3pdz2Y5
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly on the importance of continued support for #Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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On #InternationalWomensDay, @Tsihanouskaya, leader of the democratic forces of #Belarus, and winner of the #NATOPA Women for Peace & Security Award bit.ly/WPSaward2023 delivers a heartfelt message of solidarity to ♀️ worldwide: ❝Let us transform our fear into strength, our silence into speech, and our pain into power.❞ #InspireInclusion
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.@jensstoltenberg: “#Defence spending has increased across European Allies and Canada for 5 consecutive yrs. And by the end of next year, those Allies will have added well over one hundred billion extra dollars for defence spending. So we have really turned a corner"#NATOPALondon
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President @GerryConnolly:"we welcome the prompt submission by 🇺🇸 administration to the Senate of reports on 🇸🇪🇫🇮 accession to #NATO. The #NATOPA spring session in Vilnius next week will be a timely & important opportunity to mobilize & demonstrate Allied parliaments' support."
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “Last night’s attack on a postal terminal in #Kharkiv region is another tragic illustration of #Russia’s terrorist actions. Its crimes will be punished. Next week at @crimeaplatform #CrimeaPrague2023 I will reaffirm our Assembly’s unwavering support for #Ukraine” #StandWithUkraine
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#NATOPA President @senateurJGM concluded 2-day visit to #Ukraine. In mtgs w/@ua_parliament & top 🇺🇦officials, she reaffirmed the unwavering support of Allied parliaments to 🇺🇦 for however long it takes to prevail & need to accelerate provision of assistance at this pivotal moment
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At #NATOPAMadrid, President @GerryConnolly and @ZaidaCantera, Head of the 🇪🇸 delegation to the #ANOPA hosted a Women in Defence discussion and emphasized the essential role of women in #peacebuilding and conflict prevention, and the importance of achieving #GenderEquality.
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “Important to meet with @Tsihanouskaya, winner of the Assembly’s Women for Peace & Security award, at #MSC2024. Our governments & parliaments must continue to denounce the Lukashenko regime’s repression against Belarusian people and its support for Putin’s war. After @navalny’s death, our thoughts are with all political prisoners in Belarus and in Russia.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba addressed the 1st edition of #PDSF2024 in #Paris 🇫🇷 today: "We must shape #NATO for the next generations. An Alliance of democracies, determined to defend every inch of Allied territory, committed to standing with #Ukraine until victory & which fairly shares the benefits, burdens & responsibilities for our security". #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
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The Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council comes to a close, with a joint statement of the #UNIC Co-chairs Oleksandr Kornyenko, First Deputy Chairman of @ua_parliament, and newly elected co-chair @MichalSzczerba >> bit.ly/3AqSiWt. Thanks to our hosts @NATO.
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#NATOPA marks one-year anniversary of 🇷🇺's full-scale war of aggression against 🇺🇦: ❝ Our determination to stand with Ukraine will not waver ❞. Full statement 👉bit.ly/3Ydwxnz
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “For 75 years, the bond between Europe and North America has made @nato the strongest alliance in history. Despite our differences, we have always been able to unite around our core task: to defend each other and keep our people safe. All for one, and one for all!” #WeAreNATO
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly:"#NATO #ForMin highlighted the urgency of stepping up support for 🇺🇦 NOW. Our parliaments are playing their part. At our meeting this weekend in Athens, we will discuss w/ our @ua_parliament counterparts what more we can do to mobilize support"
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Pres. @GerryConnolly: "Strong show of solidarity w/🇺🇦 at #Ukraine Defense Consultative Group meeting in #Ramstein today. As @SecDef put it, we must strengthen "the arsenal of Ukrainian democracy". I'm hosting #NATOPA colleagues tomorrow to discuss our parliaments' contribution"
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly:"I condemn in the strongest terms 🇷🇺 decision to recognize the independence of so-called L/DNR. This renewed violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty must be met with strong sanctions" Full statement👉 bit.ly/3LPLbvV #StandWithUkraine
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#NATO legislators engaged in an in-depth exchange with @franakviacorka and @MarkGaleotti at today’s #NATOPA webinar on the political upheaval in #Belarus. Full press release>bit.ly/33ufL98
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During the #NATOPAKobenhavn the Assembly elected @MichalSzczerba as President of the #NATOPA, and [re] elected 5 Vice-Presidents and the Treasurer as members of its Bureau:
@FranckenTheo @MarcosPerestre1 @Nicu_Falcoi @KevanJonesMP @RepLindaSanchez @HellmichMdB 👏
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I send my warmest wishes to all Estonians on today’s 106th Independence Day. #Estonia knows very well: independence can be lost. But Estonia & all #NATO Allies also know very well: our commitment to defend each other and every inch of NATO territory under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is unshakable. All for one, and one for all!”
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#NATOPA pledged resolute support for #Ukraine’s #democracy and territorial integrity, urging Alliance nations to substantially increase supplies of military equipment to #Kyiv and increase “massive, crippling and sustained” sanctions on #Russia. Read more 👇
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#NATOPAVilnius today, lawmakers from across the #NATO Alliance pledged unflagging support to #Ukraine in response to an appeal from the country’s defence minister, Oleksii Reznikov, for urgent supplies of military aid to help repel the #Russian assault. 👇
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “in-depth exchange with 🇺🇦 Deputy Prime Minister & winner of the Assembly’s 2022 #WPS Women for Peace & Security award @StefanishynaO this morning at #MSC2024. We discussed the next steps in the Assembly’s support for #Ukraine ahead of #NATO’s Washington Summmit. We must #StandwithUkraine until victory.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “Some good news to end this year: I welcome the agreement on 🇷🇴&🇧🇬´s entry into the #Schengen area starting with air&sea borders. #NATO as well as #EU must make 2024 a year of unity & determination in support of peace, stability&democracy.” #StrongerTogether
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#NATOPASession2020 news you may have missed:
☑️US Congressman, @GerryConnolly elected #NATOPA President > bit.ly/3pWep1l
☑️ #NATO @jensstoltenberg addressing #NATOPA members on #NATO2030 and beyond > bit.ly/2UZofRG
Watch it here > bit.ly/36YPsK2
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly: “I condemn the renewed, baseless persecution of 🇷🇺 dissident @vkaramurza, charged w/ high treason for speaking the truth about Putin’s dictatorship, incl. at our 2021 annual session. The Russian regime will be held to account for its crimes.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome the 🇭🇺parliament’s approval of #Sweden’s accession to #NATO. In the next few days, 🇸🇪 will join NATO & the NATO PA as our 3⃣2⃣nd Ally & make the Alliance stronger. Congratulations to the Swedish people & thank you to all Allied parliaments for supporting this historic accession.”
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba addressed @ua_parliament as part of the official commemoration of the 90th anniversary of #Holodomor and met with @ZelenskyyUa @r_stefanchuk @rustem_umerov & Ukrainian parliamentarians to reaffirm the Assembly’s determined support for #Ukraine 👉 url.nato-pa.int/Holodomor
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🎖️ Today, at the #NATOPA Spring Session in Sofia 🇧🇬, we honoured @NATO Secretary General @Jensstoltenberg with the Award for Outstanding Service to the Alliance. His exceptional leadership is guiding #NATO and its #Allies through the most in-depth transformation of its collective defence since the end of the #ColdWar, and ensuring NATO stands firmly with #Ukraine 🇺🇦 on its irreversible path towards NATO. Under his leadership, NATO has grown stronger and more united. NATO PA thanks Jens Stoltenberg for his unwavering dedication and support.
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “Alexei @Navalny was persecuted for speaking the truth. His death in a penal colony again reveals the real face of #Putin's dictatorship. My heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and loved ones. We will continue to stand with all those who bravely denounce 🇷🇺’s crimes and #corruption and call for the liberation of all #PoliticalPrisoners."
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#NATOPA Pres @GerryConnolly: “#Russia’s callous attacks on civilians & civ infrastructure is another sign of criminality, cruelty & desperation. Ukrainians will never bend. They can count on the determined & unified support of their partners for as long as it takes to prevail.”
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#NATOPA’s informal support group for the #CrimeaPlatform was established today. 3 leading members & their @ua_parliament counterparts will take the lead in supporting efforts 2 remobilise international attention on #Russia’s illegal occupation of #Crimea 👉bit.ly/32REGDF
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Today, #NATO celebrates the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty, which founded the most successful Alliance in history. #NATOPA Vice-President @FranckenTheo represented President @MichalSzczerba and the Assembly at the ceremony at NATO HQ in the presence of Allied ministers of foreign affairs. #1NATO75years #WeAreNATO
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly had the opportunity to meet with @StefanishynaO and underlined the Assembly’s unwavering, steadfast support and solidarity for #Ukraine 🇺🇦
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#NATOPA Pres. @GerryConnolly:"🇷🇺's brutal war has already forced over 4M Ukrainians to flee their country&leave behind destroyed homes, livelihoods &often loved ones. The overwhelming majority are in 🇵🇱&other #NATO Allies. #StandwithUkraine, stand w/ humanity, stand against evil"
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: "I welcome the strong signals from #NATO #DefMin - on #Israel, #Ukraine, deterrence and defence, #WesternBalkans, the protection of undersea infrastructure and #Sweden's accession. Last weekend at #NATOPAKobenhavn, our Assembly adopted a Bureau statement and 6 resolutions on these and other priorities, including my resolution on 🇺🇦 reconstruction. On all these issues, our Assembly stands firm & united."👉 bit.ly/NATOPAKobenhavn23
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Last week, members of the #NATOPA Sub-Committee on #NATO partnerships & #Mediterranean & #MiddleEast Special Group visited 🇹🇷 to discuss security challenges in the Black Sea & the Mediterranean and priorities for #NATOSummit in Madrid. Read more👉bit.ly/3zO5c2q
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#NATOPA President @MichalSzczerba: “I welcome that the 🇭🇺 National Assembly will vote on ratification of 🇸🇪’s accession to #NATO at the start of its parliamentary session on Monday. The Assembly has pushed for prompt ratification in all Allied parliaments and we look forward to welcoming Sweden as our 32nd member. Sweden’s membership will make NATO stronger”.
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#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly:"We will never recognize any of Russia’s illegal & forcible attempted annexations of any Ukrainian territory – not today, not tomorrow, not ever." Full statement 👉bit.ly/3USOmrd
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Happy National Day to our Session host #Georgia who declared independence & democratic Republic on #26May 1918 #natopatbilisi #Rustaveli850
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