The OSCE Centre in Bishkek

• promotes the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments with special emphasis on the regional context, in all OSCE dimensions;
• assists in the development of a legal framework and democratic political institutions and processes;
• facilitates contacts and promote information exchange with the Chairman-in-Office, OSCE bodies and participating States in Central Asia as well as co-operation with international organizations and institutions; 
• arranges OSCE regional events, seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations as well as other events with OSCE participation.

Head of Centre

The Head of Centre (since 23 May 2008) is Ambassador Andrew Tesoriere of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.