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Croatia interested in strengthening OSCE, Foreign Minister says
Publishing date: 5 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
VIENNA, 5 November 2009- Croatia finds the OSCE-anchored dialogue on the future of European security useful and expects it to reinforce the effectiveness of the OSCE, Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic told the Permanent Council today...
OSCE Chairman calls on participating States to break deadlock of mistrust
Publishing date: 29 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 29 October 2009- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou, called on OSCE participating States today to invigorate co-operation and solidarity to address prevailing tensions...
OSCE's mechanisms to prevent conflicts must be used more effectively, says Lithuanian Foreign Minister
Publishing date: 22 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 22 October 2009- The 2008 conflict in Georgia was a signal to OSCE participating States that they need to make better use of the tools the Organization has developed to prevent conflicts, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vyagaudas Usackas...
Greek OSCE Chairmanship hopes independent Georgia conflict report will help heal wounds, improve diplomatic prevention
Publishing date: 1 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 1 October 2009- The Greek Chairmanship of the OSCE hopes the work completed by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission under Ambassador Heidi Tagliavini will help heal wounds and improve diplomatic preventive capabilities...
OSCE Chairmanship says latest Geneva discussions were constructive contribution
Publishing date: 17 September 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 17 September 2009- The seventh round of Geneva Discussions that took place today were a constructive contribution to stability and security in a troubled region, the Greek OSCE Chairmanship said...
OSCE Chairperson shocked by murders of NGO representatives in Chechnya
Publishing date: 13 August 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ATHENS, 13 August 2009- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, said today she was appalled by the killing of the leader of a Chechen aid group and her husband...
A year after conflict, Georgia still needs stability, OSCE Chairperson says
Publishing date: 6 August 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ATHENS, 6 August 2009- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, said today she was concerned about tensions in the areas affected by the August 2008 conflict in Georgia and called on all sides to refrain from actions...