PAM`s primary mission is to assert the centrality of the Mediterranean area and reaffirm the key role of the Organisation`s Members in addressing their common interests and shared concerns through a forum specifically created for that purpose.
PAM promotes the development of forms of cooperation, to ensure that the wealth of land and sea-based human and natural resources available to the region are used in an optimal and sustainable manner. Through PAM, political dialogue and understanding between the Member States will be strengthened and this can be achieved, notably, by:
Fostering and building confidence among Mediterranean States;
Guaranteeing regional security, stability and promoting peace;
Consolidating the endeavours of Mediterranean States;
Presenting opinions and recommendations to national parliaments and governments, regional organizations and international fora.
05-03-2010 PAM INAUGURATES UN OBSERVER STATUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Hon. Askin Asan, Head of the Turkish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), has paved the way for PAM’s role at the United Nations, since the former was granted the Observer Status to the UN General Assembly in December 2009.
03-03-2010 Message to The President of the Chilean Parliament
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean wishes to express its solidarity to the Parliament and people of Chile following the catastrophe that has befallen their country as a result of the recent devastating earthquake.
PAM delegates and staff are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, the casualties and material damages, and extend their most sincere condolences to the Chilean nation.
A minute of silence was held in honour of the victims.
02-03-2010 UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF VISITS GAZA, CALLS FOR CROSSINGS TO RE-OPEN
(Gaza/New York, 2 March): United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and
Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes arrived in Gaza today, as part of his four-day visit to Israel
and the occupied Palestinian territory.
18-02-2010 ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE UN CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS
On the occasion of the presentation of the 30th instruments of ratification for the Convention on Cluster munitions to the United Nations, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) calls on all its member states to become party to the Convention.
18-02-2010 ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE UN CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS (Arabic version)
On the occasion of the presentation of the 30th instruments of ratification for the Convention on Cluster munitions to the United Nations, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) calls on all its member states to become party to the Convention.