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Our work
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Fields of work
- Arms control
- Border management
- Combating trafficking in human beings
- Conflict prevention and resolution
- Countering terrorism
- Cyber/ICT Security
- Democratization
- Economic activities
- Education
- Elections
- Environmental activities
- Gender equality
- Good governance
- Human rights
- Media freedom and development
- Migration
- National minority issues
- Policing
- Reform and co-operation in the security sector
- Roma and Sinti
- Rule of law
- Tolerance and non-discrimination
- Youth
- Field operations
- Projects
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Meetings and conferences
- Summit meetings
- Review Conferences
- Ministerial Council meetings
- Plenary meetings of the Permanent Council
- Plenary Meetings of the Forum for Security Co-operation
- Security Review Conferences
- Annual Implementation Assessment Meetings
- Economic and Environmental Forum
- Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meetings
- Human rights meetings
- Media conferences
- Cyber/ICT security conferences
- Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons
- Gender Equality Review Conferences
- Annual OSCE Mediterranean conferences
- Annual OSCE Asian conferences
- Partnerships
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Fields of work
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Countries
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Participating States
- Albania
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland – OSCE Chairpersonship 2025
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Holy See
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- The Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
- Asian Partners for Co-operation
- Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation
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Structures and institutions
- Chairpersonship
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Secretariat
- Secretary General
- Office of the Secretary General
- Conflict Prevention Centre
- Transnational Threats Department
- Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
- Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
- Gender Issues Programme
- Opportunities for Youth
- Department of Human Resources
- Department of Management and Finance
- Office of Internal Oversight
- Documentation Centre in Prague
- Institutions
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Field operations
- Presence in Albania
- Centre in Ashgabat
- Programme Office in Astana
- Programme Office in Bishkek
- Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Programme Office in Dushanbe
- Mission in Kosovo
- Mission to Moldova
- Mission to Montenegro
- Mission to Serbia
- Mission to Skopje
- Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
- Closed field activities
- Parliamentary Assembly
- Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
- Organizational structure
- About us
Biography
Dr. Ian Borg graduated with a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Malta in 2012, after successfully receiving a Diploma in Public Notarial Practice and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
His political career started in 2005 with his election to Mayor of his hometown, Dingli, which was reaffirmed in 2008 and 2012.
Dr. Borg is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta. He was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade in September 2024. Previously, he had been serving as Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta since March 2022. Before that, he made significant contributions to the development of Malta's transport sector during his tenure as Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects from 2017-2022. Under his leadership, the country has made significant progress in the areas of infrastructure, connectivity, and sustainability. Prior to that, he also served as Parliamentary Secretary for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds.
He has been named on the "Top 40 Under 40" list by European Voice in 2017, and in the 2013 Forbes list of “30 Under 30” policymakers.
Since taking on the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs in March 2022, Dr. Ian Borg has continued to demonstrate his strong leadership skills and commitment to advancing Malta's interests on the global stage. He has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to strengthen Malta's relationships with other countries and international organizations.
One of his most notable achievements has been his appointment as Chair of the United Nations Security Council, where he was instrumental in advancing Malta's priorities and advocating for global peace and security. His leadership on this issue has been widely praised, with Dr. Borg being recognized for his diplomatic skills and ability to bring people together to address complex challenges.
In addition to his work at the UN, Dr. Ian Borg has also been active in promoting Malta's interests in other international fora, including the European Union, the Commonwealth, and the OSCE.
He has been a strong advocate for Malta's economic development, working to build partnerships with other countries to promote trade and investment, notably in the Middle East, the African Continent and in North America.