Mass media representatives interested in covering the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform may apply for media accreditation by 14 October 2024.

In order to raise awareness and support of the international community for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform will take place in Riga on 24 October, bringing together delegations from all over the world in the capital of Latvia. The Summit aims to highlight the global impact of Russia’s aggression and continue to shed light at the international level on the crimes committed by the aggressor.

The Summit in Riga will host delegations from more than 30 countries around the world. Several other events in support of Ukraine are also planned within the framework of the Summit, including human rights discussions, a screening of the documentary The True History of Crimea, and other events.

To apply for the special accreditation necessary for event coverage, please fill in the media accreditation form online by 14 October: https://crimea-platform-riga.lv/media-acc-form/.

In order for the accreditation process to take place as smoothly as possible and taking into account the limited capacity of the premises, please do not postpone the application until the last minute.

The accreditation will provide access to the venue, the media centre of the Summit, and a series of side events related to the Summit. A detailed media programme with media opportunities will be published on the Summit website as the event approaches. The content of the plenary session is open to the public and will be broadcasted live on the internet.

The International Crimea Platform was founded in 2021 as a format for coordination and consultation at the level of states and governments, parliaments, foreign ministers, and experts. It was established to raise awareness among world leaders and the wider public of the temporary occupation and annexation of the Crimean Peninsula, its negative impact on the human rights of locals, security in the Black Sea region, global food security, and the rules-based international order.

Previously, parliamentary summits of the International Crimea Platform have taken place in Zagreb and Prague, bringing together parliamentarians from various countries and international parliamentary organisations across the globe.

For more information, please visit the Summit website at www.crimea-platform-riga.lv/.

Saeima Press Service