Chairman-in-Office

The OSCE Chairmanship, which rotates annually, is held by Finland in 2008. The Foreign Minister of the country chairing the Organization also holds the post of Chairman-in-Office. Finland's Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb is the CiO for 2008.

OSCE Chairman urges de-escalation of situation in Georgia

HELSINKI, 30 April 2008 - OSCE Chairman Alexander Stubb said today he was seriously concerned over the recent developments in Georgia, and reiterated the Organization's full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia...

Helsinki Cathedral, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, was built in the 19th century and is unquestionably one of the national treasures of Finland, which holds the OSCE Chairmanship in 2008. (Finnish Tourist Board)

DOCUMENT: Chairmanship programme for 2008

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The OSCE in 2008: Challenges and Perspectives, speech by Secretary of State Pertti Torstila, 11 February 2008

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