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Chairperson-in-Office expressed regret that no consensus could be reached on extension of mandate of Observer Mission

Publishing date: 16 September 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
STOCKHOLM, 16 September 2021 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, expressed regret that no consensus could be reached on the extension of the mandate of the Observer Mission at the Russian checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk on the Russian-Ukrainian border, an important component of the OSCE’s response to the crisis in and around Ukraine.

Press Statement of Special Representative Kinnunen after the regular Meeting of Trilateral Contact Group on 15 September 2021

Publishing date: 16 September 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
KYIV, 15 September 2021 – The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen, made the following statement to the press after the regular meetings of the TCG and its Working Groups held through video conferencing:

Visit of Special Representative of Swedish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office prepares ground for visit to Republic of Moldova by Chairperson-in-Office

Publishing date: 15 September 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
CHISINAU, 15 September 2021 — The Special Representative of the Swedish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Thomas Mayr-Harting, has concluded a two-day official visit to the Republic of Moldova.

Economic empowerment of women is vital for sustainable and democratic societies, say participants at 2021 OSCE Forum in Prague

Publishing date: 9 September 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Gender equality
PRAGUE, 9 September 2021- Promoting women’s economic empowerment and their access to education, social protection and the labour market, particularly in the post pandemic period, is critical to achieving stability and sustainable development across the OSCE area, said participants today at the opening of the 2021 OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague.

With renewed commitment, we can strengthen our common security, say participants of 2021 OSCE Annual Security Review Conference

Publishing date: 31 August 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
VIENNA, 31 August 2021 — In the face of growing tension, distrust, and transnational threats, we need a renewed and intensified commitment to dialogue and co-operation to strengthen our common security, said participants of 2021 OSCE Annual Security Review Conference.

Press Statement of Special Representative Kinnunen after the regular Meeting of Trilateral Contact Group on 26 August 2021

Publishing date: 26 August 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
KYIV, 26 August 2021 – The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen, made the following statement to the press after the regular meetings of the TCG and its Working Groups held through video conferencing:

OSCE leaders condemn violence in Afghanistan and destabilization of region, call for respect for human rights and rule of law

Publishing date: 25 August 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA/STOCKHOLM/WARSAW, 25 August 2021 — OSCE leaders today condemned the violence in Afghanistan, expressed their deep worry about the ongoing developments and reaffirmed the OSCE’s support towards ensuring safety and security throughout the region.