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2025 Forum of the OSCE Secretary General and the Central Asia Border Commanders concludes in Istanbul
Publishing date: 19 June 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
ISTANBUL, 19 June 2025 — The 2025 Forum of the OSCE Secretary General and Central Asia Border Commanders concluded its two-day programme in Istanbul today.
OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Norway, participates in international seminar on 50th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act hosted by Storting
Publishing date: 13 June 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
OSLO, 13 June 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded today his first official visit to Norway, where he held meetings with high-level officials and delivered the keynote speech in the international seminar "Security and Cooperation in a Europe at War — The 50th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act”, held at the Norwegian Parliament to mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
Wilhelm Höynck, first OSCE Secretary General, passes away
Publishing date: 22 May 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
Wilhelm Höynck, who served as the OSCE’s first Secretary General, passed away on 15 May 2025.
OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, underscores commitment to peace, security and stability in the region
Publishing date: 29 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 29 April 2025- OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan today, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to peace, security and stability in the South Caucasus.
OSCE’s critical role for European security at the centre of Secretary General’s participation in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Publishing date: 13 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
ANTALYA, 13 April 2025 – The OSCE’s crucial role in the European security architecture, strengthening multilateralism and supporting efforts towards peace were at the center of Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu’s participation in the 2025 edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Secretary General highlighted the OSCE’s approach to comprehensive security and its unique ability to foster dialogue and cooperation, underscoring the organization’s position as an indispensable platform for peace and stability in Europe.
OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Sarajevo and Belgrade, underscores commitment to regional stability and partnership
Publishing date: 3 April 2025
Content type: Press release
VIENNA, 3 April 2025- OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia yesterday, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to supporting both countries and promoting regional stability.
OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Moscow
Publishing date: 12 March 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
MOSCOW/VIENNA, 12 March 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his official visit to Moscow today.