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OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation hears experiences of Visegrad Group in promoting regional co-operation on military and defence
Publishing date: 7 March 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 7 March 2018- Sound and constructive regional co-operation on military and defence matters can raise the effectiveness and efficiency of states’ capacities by pooling their resources and enhancing military research and development, said speakers at today’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation meeting in Vienna, held under Slovakia’s Chairmanship. The discussion focused on the work of the Visegrad Group (also known as the Visegrad Four (V4)), which, along with Slovakia, consists of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland...
Forum for Security Co-operation explores UN and OSCE efforts in curbing threat posed by small arms and light weapons
Publishing date: 21 February 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 21 February 2018- The United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in All its Aspects complements the OSCE’s work in this area and both are fundamental to the security and stability of participating States, said speakers at today’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation meeting in Vienna, held under Slovakia’s Chairmanship...
Forum for Security Co-operation/Permanent Council meeting highlights the importance of a strategic OSCE approach in assisting national Security Sector Governance and Reform processes
Publishing date: 14 February 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
VIENNA, 14 February 2018 – The OSCE, because of its comprehensive approach to security, is well positioned to support States on their national Security Sector Governance and Reform programmes, said speakers at today’s joint meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and Permanent Council in Vienna...
Work of international actors in preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons in focus at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 7 February 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 7 February 2018 – The work of international actors, including the OSCE’s contribution, in supporting the implementation of the 2004 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons was explored at today’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) meeting in Vienna, held under Slovakia’s Chairmanship...
Transparent and reliable military information vital for addressing key security challenges, say participants of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 31 January 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 31 January 2018- The importance of transparent and reliable military information for countering the deliberate or undeliberate misinterpretation of data on military activities that may heighten tensions between participating States, and even escalate protracted conflicts, was emphasized at today’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) meeting in Vienna, held under Slovakia’s Chairmanship...
Addressing security challenges of small arms and light weapons and stockpiles of conventional ammunition in focus at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 25 January 2018
VIENNA, 25 January 2018 – International efforts to provide a safe security environment by combating the spread of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and by promoting the secure and safe stockpiling of SALW and conventional ammunition was the focus of yesterday’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation meeting in Vienna, under Slovakia’s Chairmanship of the Forum.
Spirit of inclusiveness, transparency and co-operation to guide Slovakia’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, says State Secretary Parízek
Publishing date: 17 January 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 17 January 2018- A spirit of inclusiveness, transparency and co-operation will guide the work of Slovakia’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, said State Secretary of the country’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Lukáš Parízek at the Forum in Vienna today...