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DRAFTPROGRAMMEOF THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OFTHE OSCE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY
“The OSCE: Addressing New Security Challenges”
Vilnius, 29 June to 3 July 2009
The Inaugural Plenary Session and all other official meetings of the Assembly's bodies willtake place on the premises of the Lithuanian Parliament.Sunday, 28 June12.00 – 20.0018.00 – 19.0019.00 – 19.30Registration on the premises of the Lithuanian ParliamentBriefing for Secretaries of Delegations(March 11 Hall)Reception for Secretaries of Delegations hosted by theParliament of Lithuania(Lobby, Building 1)
Monday, 29 June09.00 – 12.00Meeting of the Standing Committee(Conference Hall)
12.00 –14:3014.30 – 16.00
Lunch BreakInaugural Plenary Session(March 11 Hall)1. Call to order and remarks by the President of the OSCEParliamentary Assembly2. Addresses by host dignitaries3. Addresses by Presidents of observer Assemblies4. Report by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly SpecialRepresentative on Gender Issues followed by a Debate
16.00 – 16.3016.30 – 18.30
Coffee breakGeneral Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and HumanitarianQuestions(March 11 Hall)Opening remarks by the Chair of the CommitteeIntroduction of the Draft Resolution by the RapporteurDebate
19.30 – 22.00
Concert followed by the reception hosted by the Speaker ofthe SeimasLithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
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Tuesday, 30 June07.00 – 08.4509.00 – 11.00Time reserved for meetings of various groupsGeneral Committee on Political Affairs and Security(March 11 Hall)
Opening remarks by the Chair of the CommitteeIntroduction of the Draft Resolution by the RapporteurDebate09.00 – 11.00General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technologyand Environment(Plenary Chamber)
Opening remarks by the Chair of the CommitteeIntroduction of the Draft Resolution by the RapporteurDebate11.00 – 11.3011.30 – 13.30Coffee breakSpecial Plenary Session(March 11 Hall)
1. Call to Order/ Mr. Joāo SOARES, President of the OSCEParliamentary Assembly2. Remarks by Mr. Vygaudas USACKAS, Foreign Minister,Republic of Lithuania3. Address by Ms. Theodora BAKOYANNIS, Minister of ForeignAffairs of Greece, Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE followed bya question and answer session.
15.30 – 18.3019.30 – 22.00
Guided Tour to TrakaiReception hosted by the Lithuanian DelegationBelmontas Entertainment and Recreation Center
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Wednesday, 1 July07.00 – 08.4509.00 – 10.30Time reserved for meetings of various groupsGeneral Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and HumanitarianQuestions(March 11 Hall)Debate (cont’d)Consideration of amendments09.00 – 10.30General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology andEnvironment(Plenary Chamber)
Debate (cont’d)Consideration of amendments10.30 – 11.0011.00 – 12.30Coffee breakGeneral Committee on Political Affairs and Security(March 11 Hall)
Debate (cont’d)Consideration of amendments12.45 – 14.1514.30 – 16.00Working Lunch on Gender Issues(Seimas Restaurant)General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology andEnvironment(Plenary Chamber)
Consideration of amendments and adoption of ResolutionSupplementary Items14.30 – 16.00General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and HumanitarianQuestions(March 11 Hall)
Consideration of amendments and adoption of ResolutionSupplementary Items16.00 – 16.3016.30 – 18.00Coffee BreakGeneral Committee on Political Affairs and Security(March 11 Hall)
Consideration of amendments and adoption of ResolutionSupplementary ItemsEveningReserved for Diplomatic Missions
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Thursday, 2 July07.00 – 08.4509.00 – 11.00Time reserved for meetings of various groupsGeneral Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology andEnvironment(Plenary Chamber)
Supplementary ItemsElection of the Committee Officers09.00 – 11.00General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and HumanitarianQuestions(March 11 Hall)
Supplementary ItemsElection of the Committee Officers11.00 – 11.3011.00 – 11.3011.30 – 13.30Coffee breakMeeting of the Bureau(Constitution Hall)
General Committee on Political Affairs and Security(March 11 Hall)
Supplementary ItemsElection of the Committee Officers13.30 – 15.0015.00 – 18.00Lunch breakPlenary Session(March 11 Hall)
General debate
19.30 – 24.00
Reception hosted by the Prime Minister followed (22:00) by theevening “Modern Folklore” in the framework of the Song FestivalKalnu Park
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Friday, 3 July07.00 – 09.1509.30 – 12.30Time reserved for meetings of various groupsPlenary Session(March 11 Hall)
Report by the TreasurerReport by the Secretary GeneralConsideration of Committee ResolutionsAdoption of the Final DocumentElection of the Assembly Officers
12:30
Adjournment immediately followed by a reception offered by thePresident of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly(Lobby, Building 1)
Departure of Delegations
Saturday, 4 JulyDeparture of Delegations
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