Closed field operations and related field activities

OSCE Office in Minsk (closed)

The OSCE Office in Minsk was established on 1 January 2003. Its mandate expired on 31 December 2010 and the closing process was completed on 31 March 2011.

The Office's thematic and programmatic activities

The Office was given the following tasks:

assisting the Belarusian Government in further promoting institution building, and in further consolidating the rule of law and in developing relations with civil society, in accordance with OSCE principles and commitments;
assisting the Belarusian Government in its efforts in developing economic and environmental activities; and
monitoring and reporting accurately on the above-mentioned objectives.

Archived announcements, press releases, media advisories and other updates

OSCE Office in Minsk – making a difference for eight years

Chairperson emphasizes need to continue OSCE work in Belarus

OSCE Chairmanship starts consultations on continuing OSCE’s work in Belarus

Belarusian officials learn about migration policy during OSCE-supported visit to Sweden

16 December 2010

Permanent Council Decision No. 526

Decision / declaration

Permanent Council Decision No. 526

OSCE Office in Minsk. Interpretative statements: Attachment 1 - Belarus, Attachement 2 - United States of America.

30 December 2002

Permanent Council Decision No. 925

Decision / declaration

Permanent Council Decision No. 925

Extension of the mandate of the OSCE Office in Minsk (interpretative statement by the Delegation of Belarus attached)

30 December 2009

Survey of OSCE Field Operations

Survey of OSCE Field Operations

Information about the OSCE field operations.

13 September 2021

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