First Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation
When
22 September 1992 (All day)
(OSCE)Boxes of ammunition fallen apart and rotted due to improper storage. OSCE's Forum for Security Co-operation focuses on destroying stockpiles of deteriorating surplus conventional weapons and munitions, left over from the Cold War era. (OSCE) Photo details
Established during the Helsinki Summit in July 1992 to discuss and make decisions on military aspects of security in the OSCE area, the Forum for Security Co-operation held its first meeting.
The Forum consists of representatives from OSCE participating States and meets weekly at the Hofburg in Vienna. Its main objectives are:
- Negotiating on arms control, disarmament and confidence- and security-building
- Holding regular consultations and enhanding co-operation on matters related to security
- Promoting ways to reduce the risk of conflicts
- Implementing agreed measures