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Responsibility needed in Kyrgyzstan's post-election period, OSCE Chairman says
Publishing date: 9 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections
PALERMO, Italy, 9 October 2010- Tomorrow's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan will be crucial for the country's future and difficult tasks await those elected, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister...
OSCE participating States launch preparations for Summit with review of commitments
Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- Formal preparations for the first OSCE Summit in 11 years began today with representatives from OSCE participating States gathering in Warsaw to review how countries are fulfilling the commitments they have undertaken...
Astana High-level Conference calls for implementation of commitments on tolerance and non-discrimination, increased co-operation with civil society
Publishing date: 30 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 30 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kanat Saudabayev, at the conclusion of the High-level OSCE Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination today, expressed support for initiatives to strengthen dialogue and understanding...
Differences in advancing to democracy should not overshadow progress in human rights promotion, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 10 June 2010
Content type: Press release
COPENHAGEN, 10 June 2010- Celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the most far-reaching international human rights agreements, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's State Secretary and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev...
Boosting co-operation between key regional structures in Eurasia crucial for stability, economic prosperity, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 7 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ISTANBUL, 7 June 2010- Speaking ahead of the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kanat Saudabayev, said today that the OSCE and CICA should co-operate more intensively...
OSCE Chairperson calls for calm in southern Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 19 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
ASTANA, May 19, 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, expressed deep concern today about the tragic events in Kyrgyzstan's southern Jalal-Abad region, which again led to...
Tajikistan is an important contributor to the security of the OSCE region, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 19 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
DUSHANBE, 19 May 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's State Secretary and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev today stressed the importance of Tajikistan for the OSCE in his meetings with Tajik President Rahmon and Foreign Minister Zarifi...