News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE PA President stresses support for Ukraine, urges ceasefire as critical step to save lives
Publishing date: 19 January 2018
KYIV, 19 January 2018 – Concluding a two-day visit to Kyiv today, the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) reiterated the steadfast support of the Parliamentary Assembly for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, within its internationally-recognized borders, and renewed calls to reach a sustained ceasefire...
OSCE PA President, Special Representative condemn murder of Kosovo Serb politician
Publishing date: 16 January 2018
COPENHAGEN, 16 January 2018- OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia), and OSCE PA Special Representative on South East Europe Roberto Battelli (MP, Slovenia), upon hearing of the murder of Oliver Ivanovic, released the following statement:...
OSCE countries must show leadership on migration, says PA’s Lombardi on International Migrants Day
Publishing date: 18 December 2017
COPENHAGEN, 18 December 2017 – Today’s observation of International Migrants Day is an opportunity to build momentum towards adopting a strong global compact at the United Nations next year, said Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on Migration Filippo Lombardi (MP, Switzerland)...
Implementation of commitments needed now more than ever, say OSCE PA leaders on International Human Rights Day
Publishing date: 11 December 2017
COPENHAGEN, 10 December 2017 – The most pressing human rights challenges facing the world could be alleviated by ensuring that international commitments are faithfully implemented, said the Chair and Rapporteur of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions today.
President Tsereteli builds dialogue and co-operation at OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna
Publishing date: 8 December 2017
VIENNA, 8 December 2017 – In a series of exchanges with foreign ministers, ambassadors, heads of OSCE institutions and other senior officials in Vienna this week, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) welcomed increased co-operation and dialogue on both the multilateral and bilateral levels. He noted the value of the OSCE and emphasized that it should be fully equipped to handle challenges facing the region...
Assembly President Tsereteli asks foreign ministers to equip OSCE with tools to meet current challenges
Publishing date: 7 December 2017
VIENNA, 7 December 2017 – Addressing foreign ministers at the OSCE’s 24th Ministerial Council in Vienna today, Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) noted the value and potential of the OSCE, stressing that governments should ensure that the organization is fully equipped to handle challenges facing the region.
OSCE is indispensable for security in Europe, today more than ever, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kurz at opening of Vienna Ministerial Council
Publishing date: 7 December 2017
VIENNA, 7 December 2017- The OSCE, now more than ever, is indispensable for security in Europe, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz at the opening of the 24th Ministerial Council today in Vienna. He reminded the foreign ministers, state secretaries and high-level officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation that the security challenges facing the region can only be solved by consensus and overcoming the current crisis in confidence between states...