Armenian official to attend Crimea Platform Summit in Riga

Sona Ghazaryan, a member of the ruling "Civil Contract" faction of Armenian National Assembly, is set to participate in the third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform to be held in Riga on October 23-24.

The summit will convene delegations from approximately 40 countries, aiming to bolster international understanding and support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its recognized borders, Caliber.Az reports per Armenian media.

The event will highlight the global ramifications of Russian aggression and raise awareness of the crimes perpetrated by Russia.

Initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2021, the Crimea Platform seeks to facilitate the return of Crimea under Ukrainian control. Zelensky has previously engaged in discussions regarding this initiative with representatives from the EU, the UK, Canada, and Türkiye.

Delegations from the Parliamentary Assemblies of international organisations – the European Parliament, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe and NATO – are also expected to participate in the Summit.

The International Crimea Platform was established as a format for coordination and consultation at the level of states and governments, parliaments, foreign ministers, and experts. It was established to raise awareness among world leaders and the wider public of the temporary occupation and annexation of the Crimean Peninsula, its negative impact on the human rights of local populations, security in the Black Sea region, global food security, and the rules-based global order.

Previously, parliamentary summits of the Crimea Platform have taken place in Zagreb and Prague, bringing together parliamentarians from various countries and international parliamentary organisations.

By Vafa Guliyeva