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2022 OSCE Asian Conference participants discuss opportunities to strengthen security and co-operation between Europe and Asia
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
VIENNA, 15 June 2022 – Participants at the 2022 OSCE Asian Conference discussed synergies and opportunities for co-operation with a particular focus on the role of women in building confidence, peace and security, on climate‑related challenges to security and on the role of civil society today. Hosted by Sweden, the 2022 OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Chair, the conference was held both online and in person from Vienna.
Special OSCE Asian Partners meeting discusses regional consequences of developments in Afghanistan
Publishing date: 3 June 2022
VIENNA, 3 June 2022 – Following-up on discussions held at the Stockholm Ministerial Council, participants at today’s special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group discussion looked into several aspects of a framework for a response to the implications of Afghanistan for the OSCE region. The meeting was convened by the Swedish Chair of the Group. It particularly highlighted gender-related aspects of the regional consequences of developments in Afghanistan, and how the situation in Afghanistan has affected young women and men in Central Asia.
Improving co-operation on climate change critical to advance common security- OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group meeting
Publishing date: 30 May 2022
VIENNA, 30 May 2022 – Participants emphasised the essential need for co-operation to tackle rapidly intensifying climate-related challenges and risks, and build a more resilient and sustainable future at the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group meeting that took place in Vienna today.
OSCE Asian Partners meeting discusses women’s empowerment in disaster risk reduction and emergency responses, with a particular focus on the consequences of the ongoing war against Ukraine
Publishing date: 29 April 2022
Participants at today’s OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group discussion shared experiences and best practices in addressing the specific needs of women, girls and vulnerable groups during natural and man-made disasters, including those resulting from armed conflict.
Immediate action offers chance to build a more resilient Mediterranean region according to participants at OSCE Mediterranean Conference
Publishing date: 12 October 2021
VIENNA, 12 October 2021 – Immediate actions offers a chance to curb economic and environmental security risks, and build more resilient and sustainable societies in the OSCE and the Mediterranean regions say participants at the OSCE 2021 Mediterranean Partners Conference, which opened today in Vienna...
2021 OSCE Asian Conference participants call for common responses to emerging security challenges, free of dividing lines and zones
Publishing date: 20 September 2021
VIENNA, 20 September 2021 – The 2021 OSCE Asian Conference participants call for common responses to emerging security challenges, with the comprehensive security concept at the centre, free of dividing lines and zones. A two-day conference is held in Vienna and online, co-hosted by Thailand, an OSCE Asian Partner, and Albania, the 2021 OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Chair, with the support of the OSCE Secretariat...
Enhancing co-operation is the focus of meeting between the OSCE and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation
Publishing date: 15 July 2021
Today, OSCE and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation ambassadors discussed broadening their dialogue to include sustainable development and climate change.