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Cyprus holds closing meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 13 March 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 13 March 2024 – Today, the closing session of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) under the Chairpersonship of Cyprus was held in the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Andreas Louka.
Cyprus assumes the Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 17 January 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 17 January 2024 – Today marked the opening session of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) under the Chairpersonship of Cyprus, during which Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Constantinos Kombos outlined the country’s priorities for its Chairpersonship.
Canada’s Chairpersonship of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation draws to a close
Publishing date: 13 December 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 13 December 2023 – Today, Canada held its closing plenary meeting as Chair of the OSCE’s Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC).
Improving security through women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in the armed forces focus of Forum for Security Co-operation event
Publishing date: 25 October 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 25 October – The Canadian Chairpersonship of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) held a Security Dialogue dedicated to UN Security Council Resolution 1325+ and the Women, Peace and Security agenda today. The discussion focused on the improved outcomes in peace, security and operational effectiveness that are achieved through women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in the armed forces.
Canada takes over Chairpersonship of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 13 September 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 13 September – Today, Canada assumed the Chairpersonship of the OSCE’s Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) until December 2023. During the opening session, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, underlined the importance Canada attaches to the role of the FSC and to dialogue on security across the OSCE region.
OSCE enhances capacity of EOD instructors of National Police of Ukraine in detection and disposal of explosives
Publishing date: 11 August 2023
The OSCE trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) instructors to support Ukraine’s capacity in the detection and disposal of explosives through a three-week training course. The training of EOD instructors from the National Police of Ukraine (NPU) was held at the training site near Bristol, the United Kingdom, from 24 July to 11 August.
OSCE and Spain’s Guardia Civil improves capacity of Ukraine’s border management agencies in combating illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW)
Publishing date: 17 July 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Policing
The OSCE, in partnership with the Guardia Civil of Spain, trained canine team instructors in detection of weapons, ammunition and explosives (WAE) through a four-month course to support Ukraine’s capacities in countering illicit trafficking of SALW.