With the close of today's meeting in Venaria (Turin) of the 46 foreign ministers of the Council of Europe , reference was made to the Ukraine question with a note in which a "firm condemnation of all violations committed by Russia on human rights is expressed. and international law, including attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and cultural and religious heritage in Ukraine ”.
The representatives drafted a final resolution calling for the "immediate cessation of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the withdrawal of the occupying forces from the Ukrainian territories and the release of all deported civilians, including those forcibly transferred to the territories of the Russian Federation. ", With the commitment to" mobilize all the capacity of the Council of Europe to ensure that Russia is punished for the violations of human rights committed ".
Over the last few months, Italy at the helm of the Council has received compliments from Marija Pejcinovic Buric, general secretary. Our country, he said, "has guaranteed progress on numerous issues, including restorative justice, the protection of minors, that of women against violence, and a new legal tool to address the challenges posed by artificial intelligence for respect for human rights ".
"The commitment of so many Italian ministers in carrying out the presidency program, and the visit of President Sergio Mattarella to Strasbourg - he continued - demonstrate the genuine attachment that the country has for the Council of Europe".
(Unioneonline / ss)