The overall theme of the 8th Meeting of the Economic Forum was "Economic aspects of post-conflict rehabilitation: the challenges of transformation". The discussions focused on the following main subjects:
OSCE seminar focuses on environmental impact of conflicts
The two-day Seminar on the Environmental Impact of Conflicts and Rehabilitation Measures focused on direct, indirect and long-term environmental effects of conflict using examples from the Balkans, the Caucasus, Moldova and the Mediterranean.
At the Istanbul Summit, OSCE Heads of State or Government adopted three important documents: the Charter for European Security, the Agreement on Adaptation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and the Istanbul Summit Declaration.
The OSCE Permanent Council agreed to establish an Office in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to promote the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments as well as to enhance co-operation by the Republic of Azerbaijan within the OSCE framework.
Forum for Security Co-operation adopts Vienna Document 1999
In an important step towards increased transparency in military matters among participating States, the Forum for Security Co-operation adopted the Vienna Document 1999, an amended version of the 1994 document.
Russian Federation hands back Skrunda radar station to Latvia
The Russian Federation formerly handed back control over the territory of the former radar station in Skrunda to Latvia. Two days earlier, a team of OSCE experts inspecting the site confirmed that work on dismantling the station had been completed.
First graduates of the Kosovo Police Service School complete training
The first 173 graduates of the UNMIK/OSCE Kosovo Police Service School completed their in-class training and were deployed in the field, working under the supervision of international police officers.