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OSCE Chairperson examines Cheonan corvette report, offers condolences to bereaved families, supports measures for maintaining peace in Northeast Asia
Publishing date: 21 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ASTANA, 21 May 2010- Following the report on the sinking of the South Korean corvette in March, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, emphasized today the need for intensified dialogue...
Co-operation crucial for security, French Minister of State for European Affairs tells OSCE
Publishing date: 20 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 20 May 2010- The OSCE remains an important tool for security, particularly considering the increased globalization of modern threats, the French Minister of State for European Affairs, Pierre Lellouche, told the OSCE Permanent Council today...
OSCE Chairperson calls for calm in southern Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 19 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
ASTANA, May 19, 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, expressed deep concern today about the tragic events in Kyrgyzstan's southern Jalal-Abad region, which again led to...
Tajikistan is an important contributor to the security of the OSCE region, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 19 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
DUSHANBE, 19 May 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's State Secretary and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev today stressed the importance of Tajikistan for the OSCE in his meetings with Tajik President Rahmon and Foreign Minister Zarifi...
OSCE, Asian Partners discuss comprehensive approach to security
Publishing date: 18 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretary General
SEOUL, 18 May 2010- How the OSCE concept of promoting comprehensive security through co-operation and dialogue could also be an inspiration for Asia is the focus of an OSCE Conference with the Organization's Asian Partners- Japan, Korea, Thailand...
Afghanistan linked to global, regional security, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 17 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
KABUL, 17 May 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, discussed today in Kabul initiatives to strengthen Afghanistan's borders with neighbours, co-operate on combatting drug...
OSCE meeting on gender equality begins with calls for more action on increasing women's participation in public life
Publishing date: 6 May 2010
Content type: Press release
VIENNA, 6 May 2010- A special OSCE meeting on gender equality got underway today with participants calling for increased action by participating States to promote the participation of women in political and public life...