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OSCE Chairmanship says Geneva Discussions vital for stability
Publishing date: 12 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 11 November 2009- The Greek OSCE Chairmanship described today's eighth round of Geneva Discussions as further evidence of their importance for stability in the Caucasus region.
Hans-Dietrich Genscher says OSCE a wonderful platform for shaping Europe's future
Publishing date: 7 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 6 November 2009- The task of the OSCE did not come to an end with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain, and the Organization remains a wonderful platform for shaping the future of Europe, former German Foreign Minister...
OSCE Chairmanship encourages renewal of formal negotiations on Transdniestrian settlement
Publishing date: 6 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 6 November 2009- The Greek Alternate Foreign Minister, Dimitris P. Droutsas, encouraged participants in the 5+2 format to renew formal negotiations on a Transdniestrian settlement during a meeting held in Vienna today.
Greek Alternate Foreign Minister calls for strengthened mechanisms for tackling challenges in OSCE area
Publishing date: 6 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 6 November 2009. The Special Envoy of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Greek Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs Dimitris P. Droutsas, stressed today the need for practical results on the ground in the OSCE's work...
OSCE announces winners of video contest on civil society
Publishing date: 6 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
VIENNA, 5 November 2009- The winners of a video contest highlighting civil society in action, launched by the OSCE to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain, were announced at the OSCE Permanent Council today...
Croatia interested in strengthening OSCE, Foreign Minister says
Publishing date: 5 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
VIENNA, 5 November 2009- Croatia finds the OSCE-anchored dialogue on the future of European security useful and expects it to reinforce the effectiveness of the OSCE, Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic told the Permanent Council today...
OSCE Chairman calls on participating States to break deadlock of mistrust
Publishing date: 29 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 29 October 2009- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou, called on OSCE participating States today to invigorate co-operation and solidarity to address prevailing tensions...