News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
After 35 years Helsinki Final Act has not lost relevance, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office
Publishing date: 29 July 2010
ASTANA, 29 July 2010- The Helsinki Final Act remains as relevant today as it was when it was signed 35 years ago, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister and Secretary of State Kanat Saudabayev, said ahead of the anniversary...
Chairman of Executive Committee of International Fund for Saving Aral Sea addresses OSCE Permanent Council, calls for effective regional co-operation
Publishing date: 29 July 2010
VIENNA, 29 July 2010- Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council today, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea Sagit Ibatullin stressed the need of more effective co-operation in the Aral Sea Basin region...
Immediate and resolute measures needed ahead of parliamentary vote in Kyrgyzstan, ODIHR report says
Publishing date: 27 July 2010
WARSAW, 27 July 2010- Immediate and resolute measures are needed to address shortcomings in Kyrgyzstan's electoral framework ahead of the parliamentary vote, says a report published today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...
CIS Executive Secretary addresses OSCE Permanent Council, stresses co-operation in addressing new security challenges, observing elections
Publishing date: 22 July 2010
VIENNA, 22 July 2010- Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council today, the Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States Sergey Lebedev, emphasized the need to develop co-operation between international organizations to ensure stability...
OSCE organizes meeting on improving conditions for political parties and NGOs in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 15 July 2010
TASHKENT, 15 July 2010- Improving conditions for political parties and non-governmental organizations in Uzbekistan was the focus of a meeting organized today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...
OSCE Centre in Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan help Afghanistan fight smuggling
Publishing date: 9 July 2010
BISHKEK, 9 July 2010- A six-week course during which customs officers from Afghanistan will improve their skills to fight smuggling, organized jointly by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Kyrgyzstan's State Customs Service, started today...
South Caucasus situation remains fragile and unpredictable, says EU special representative
Publishing date: 8 July 2010
VIENNA, 8 July 2010- The South Caucasus continues to be a region characterized by volatility and instability, and the international community must remain engaged, said EU Special Representative Peter Semneby...