OSCE Chairperson-in-Office addresses Permanent Council in Vienna
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Watch the recording of the address on the OSCE Facebook page (in English). The original Italian recording will be abailable shortly.
Please note: The simultaneous interpretation of the event serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. The interpreters decline any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may occur in the interpretation, and for any damages that might arise from the use of the interpretation.
Italy's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Italy Angelino Alfano, will address the OSCE Permanent Council in his capacity as the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, officially inaugurating Italy's 2018 Chairmanship of the OSCE.
The address by the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to the Permanent Council in January is an annual event. In line with this tradition, Alfano will present the representatives of the OSCE’s participating States and Partners for Co-operation with the priorities and work plan of Italy's OSCE Chairmanship.
All participating States will have the opportunity to respond to the Chairperson-in-Office’s address.
The Chairperson-in-Office will also meet with the Heads of OSCE Institutions and OSCE Field Operations who gather in Vienna for their annual meeting.