News and press releases

BRUSSELS, 23 January 2007- The OSCE Ministerial Troika and the EU Troika pledged today to co-operate closely on Central Asia, a priority area for both organizations. "We warmly welcome the EU's renewed focus and engagement in Central Asia," said...

BRUSSELS, 22 January 2007- The OSCE Ministerial Troika met today and agreed the Organization remained committed to maintaining a mission in Kosovo after a future status agreement. "The OSCE has played a vital part in Kosovo over the years and..."

MADRID, 13 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos welcomed today the agreement of the political parties in Albania on a compromise that opens the way for local government elections to be held within the recognised legal deadline...

VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos, told non-governmental organizations today that promoting diversity and participation in pluralistic societies will be a priority of his chairmanship. "Diversity...

VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The fight against terrorism, protecting the environment, encouraging participation in pluralistic societies and strengthening the OSCE's role as a forum for dialogue and co-operation are among the Organization's priorities...

MADRID, 9 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, expressed concern today about the lack of agreement between the Russian Federation and Belarus on the conditions for the supply and transit of oil...

MADRID, 9 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Miguel Angel Moratinos met the United Nations Special Envoy for Kosovo, Martti Ahtisaari, today and told him the Organization intended to remain active in Kosovo after its final status is approved...