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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Ukraine, reiterates OSCE’s continued support as country struggles with stark impacts of Russia’s war

Publishing date: 8 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
KYIV, 8 January 2025- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, completed her first visit to Ukraine as the OSCE’s Chair.

Finland takes over OSCE Chair

Publishing date: 1 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
HELSINKI/VIENNA, 1 January 2025 – Today, Finland takes over the OSCE Chairpersonship with a focus on upholding OSCE principles, supporting Ukraine, and strengthening the Organization’s resilience in order to address complex security challenges.

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg announces Switzerland’s 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship

Publishing date: 30 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VALLETTA/VIENNA, 30 December 2024 – OSCE Chair-in-Office, Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, today announced the selection of Switzerland to chair the OSCE in 2026.

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session

Publishing date: 26 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Troika, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Rule of law
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session

Statement by the OSCE Troika on the Situation in Georgia

Publishing date: 13 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, Troika
VIENNA, 13 December 2024 — Today, the OSCE Troika- Malta, North Macedonia and Finland- made the following statement:

31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future

Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional decisions aimed at strengthening the Organization’s capacity to address pressing threats and adapt to an increasingly complex security environment.

Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials

Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretary General
VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 participating States to strengthen the Organization’s ability to act, particularly in times of crisis and conflict.