Conference for Young Parliamentarians in Rhodes

The Hon. Chris Cardona, MP, and the Hon. Michael Frendo, MP, will be attending the Conference for Young Parliamentarians of the Eastern Mediterranean Region held in Rhodes between the 12 and 16 April 1997.

The Conference will be addressed, amongst others, by Mr Apostolos Kaklamanis, Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament and Mr Luis Maria De Puig, President of the Assembly of the Western European Union who will be speaking on "Dialogue for democracy: a key element for security in the Mediterranean Region".

Other topics for discussion include the following:-

· The Meda Programme of the European Union as a support for the development of democratic and economic structures;

· The role of young parliamentarians in encouraging young people's involvement in political life in the Eastern Mediterranean Region; and

· Equal opportunities: women's participation in politics.