Conference of the Speakers of the Mediterranean Parliaments 97th Inter-Parliamentary Conference

A Parliamentary Delegation consisting of the Hon. Myriam Spiteri Debono, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Jose' Herrera and the Hon. Richard Muscat will be attending a Conference of the Presidents/Speakers of the Mediterranean Parliaments in Athens, which will be held from the 6th to the 7th April, 1997. The aim for the debate is to strengthen co-operation among Parliaments of the Mediterranean countries and their contribution towards the promotion of the principles and goals, set by the 1995 Barcelona Conference.

The delegation will then travel on to Seoul to attend the 97th Inter-Parliamentary Conference which will be held from the 10th to 15th April. While in Seoul the delegation will also be attending the 10th Meeting of the Representatives of the Parties to the CSCM Process with the following agenda:

General debate on the current situation and prospects with regard to security and co-operation in the Mediterranean and the institutionalisation of the CSCM process.

Preparation of the 1st specialised meeting of the 3rd CSCM to be held in Monte Carlo (Monaco) on the 3rd and 4th July 1997 regarding 'Adjustment of national employment policies and strengthening of international co-operation in the field of the Mediterranean with a view to development which generates jobs as a way of strengthening regional stability'.

Preparation of the 3rd CSCM to be held in Tunis early 1999, and intermediary thematic meetings.