News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairman's Personal Representative starts talks in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 24 March 2005
BISHKEK, 24 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office's Personal Representative for the OSCE States in Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, arrived in Bishkek on Thursday for talks with government and opposition leaders...
OSCE Troika urges parties in Kyrgyzstan to refrain from violence
Publishing date: 23 March 2005
BRUSSELS, 23 March 2005- Foreign Ministers from the OSCE Troika, led by OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel of Slovenia, urged all parties in Kyrgyzstan to refrain from violence when they met their colleagues from the European Union Troika...
OSCE Chairman talks to Kyrgyz President, offers help in ending tension
Publishing date: 22 March 2005
LJUBLJANA, 22 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, on Tuesday offered the Organization's assistance to the President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akayev in resolving current political tensions in the country...
OSCE Chairman calls for dialogue to defuse situation in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 21 March 2005
LJUBLJANA, 21 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel today urged all sides to engage in a dialogue to defuse the tension over the post-election situation in Kyrgyzstan. "Violence can never be justified. Recent Jalal Abad and Osh events...
OSCE Chairman discusses Organization's role in Central Asia with Uzbek President
Publishing date: 17 March 2005
LJUBLJANA, 17 March 2005- The OSCE's role in ensuring stability and security in Central Asia was one of the main topics discussed by the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel in talks with Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov on Thursday. "I warmly...
Human rights are non-negotiable, OSCE Chairman tells UN human rights body
Publishing date: 15 March 2005
GENEVA, 15 March 2005- Addressing the UN Commission on Human Rights today, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, outlined the role of the human dimension within the OSCE and Slovenia's priorities for the OSCE in this...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office shocked by attack on Kosovo leader
Publishing date: 15 March 2005
GENEVA, 15 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, expressed his distress at hearing news of this morning's attack on the convoy of President Ibrahim Rugova in Pristina...
OSCE Chairman hopes for new impetus in efforts to find Transdniestria settlement
Publishing date: 14 March 2005
CHISINAU, 14 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said on Monday he hoped recent elections in Moldova and Ukraine would help to generate fresh impetus in efforts to find a settlement in Transdniestria. "The OSCE remains committed to...
OSCE Chairman shocked by sudden death of OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Publishing date: 14 March 2005
CHISINAU, 14 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel expressed shock and sadness on Monday over the sudden death of Ambassador David R. Nicholas, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. "Ambassador Nicholas had won widespread respect...
OSCE Chairman urges US Helsinki Commission to help Organization weather current attacks
Publishing date: 9 March 2005
WASHINGTON D.C., 9 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, urged members of the US Congress and the Helsinki Commission to ensure that America's commitment to the OSCE was made clear at the highest level...