11th Ministerial Council

Although the Maastricht Ministerial Council did not produce a final declaration, it did result in the Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century and the Strategy Document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension.

The economic and environmental strategy was based on an assessment of the current situation and of existing threats to security in these fields. Taking into account the OSCE's strengths, it outlined the main objectives, principles and methods of co-operation in the economic and environmental dimension.

Final Decisions and Declarations

The following final decisions and declarations were adopted at the 11th OSCE Ministerial Council in Maastricht:

• Decision on the Annual Report
• Decision on combating trafficking in human beings
• Decision on the Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area
• Decision on tolerance and non-discrimination
• Decision on elections
• Decision on terms of reference for the OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network
• Decision on travel document security
• Decision on man-portable air defence systems
• Decision on the OSCE Document on Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition
• Decision on the OSCE Chairmanship in the year 2006
• Decision on the time and place of the next meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
• OSCE Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century

The full texts of the decisions and declarations can be found in the Final Document of the 11th OSCE Ministerial Council.

News releases

• OSCE PA President urges Georgia to hold separate parliamentary and presidential elections
• OSCE human rights chief welcomes Action Plan on Roma and Sinti
• OSCE foreign ministers pledge immediate financial assistance for Georgian electionst
• OSCE document foresees action against risks of ammunition stockpiles
• OSCE foreign ministers' meeting begins with focus on terrorism and human trafficking