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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Hakala concludes visits to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan

Publishing date: 18 September 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 September 2025- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, has concluded her official visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the visit was to strengthen OSCE partnerships in the region.

Special representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office reiterates concern over shrinking civic space in Georgia

Publishing date: 18 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
What we do: Human rights
Anu Juvonen, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Civil Society, concluded a visit to Georgia. During her visit from 7 to 11 September, Juvonen met with government officials, civil society representatives, and members of the diplomatic community to assess the state of civic space in Georgia.

Switzerland’s 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship to focus on Dialogue, Trust and Security

Publishing date: 18 September 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VIENNA, 18 September 2025 – Today, Switzerland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis outlined the country’s priorities as the incoming 2026 OSCE Chair-in-Office to the Permanent Council.

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen ends visit to Belgrade and Prishtinë/Priština, reiterates continued support for stability and security in region

Publishing date: 17 September 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE Mission to Serbia
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 17 September 2025 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her two-day visit to Belgrade and Prishtinë/Priština, where she engaged in discussions with high-level officials on fostering security, safety and stability across the region.

OSCE Chairpersonship Forum in Prague calls for action on climate and security

Publishing date: 12 September 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
PRAGUE, 12 September 2025 — Over 200 participants—including representatives from OSCE participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE structures, civil society, international organizations, and subject-matter experts—gathered in Prague for the Chairpersonship Forum, “Building a Resilient

OSCE Ministerial Council decision marks new step towards sustainable peace in the South Caucasus

Publishing date: 1 September 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, Minsk Group, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 1 September 2025- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, and OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu welcome the adoption of a Ministerial Council decision closing the Minsk process and related structures following a Joint Appeal from Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Statement by the OSCE Troika to condemn Russia’s repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine

Publishing date: 29 August 2025
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, Troika
HELSINKI/VALLETTA/BERN, 29 August 2025- Today, the OSCE Troika – Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg, and Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis – made the following statement: