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OSCE states' military observers to visit airbase and air assault brigade in Kazakhstan

Publishing date: 27 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism
TALDYKORGAN, Kazakhstan, 27 October, 2009- A team of 45 military officers from 24 OSCE participating States began a visit to an air assault brigade in Taldykorgan in south-east Kazakhstan today.

Political will critical to success in Afghanistan, Deputy Commander of ISAF tells OSCE

Publishing date: 14 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
VIENNA, 14 October 2009- The international community must remain committed and show political will in Afghanistan, the Deputy Commander of the International Security and Assistance Force in Afghanistan told the OSCE States today...

OSCE meeting takes stock, seeks way forward in fight against small arms and light weapons

Publishing date: 22 September 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control
VIENNA, 22 September 2009- The OSCE remains at the forefront of global initiatives to combat the threat of small arms and light weapons but further efforts are needed to address gaps to curb proliferation, said speakers at a meeting that started today...

OSCE project to safely dispose of toxic rocket fuel component in Ukraine kicks off with signing of contract

Publishing date: 16 September 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control
KYIV, 16 September 2009- OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut and Acting Ukrainian Defense Minister Valeriy Volodymyrovych Ivashchenko signed a contract today for the safe disposal of more than 3,000 metric tonnes of Melange...

Deputy NATO commander discusses Afghanistan, strategic priorities at OSCE

Publishing date: 16 September 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 16 September 2009- NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Sir John McColl, discussed NATO's strategic priorities at a session of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna today...

OSCE Centre renovates and equips Internal Troops' anti-terrorism bomb disposal centre

Publishing date: 5 August 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
BISHKEK, 5 August 2009- An Anti-terrorism Bomb Disposal Centre for Interior Ministry troops, renovated and equipped by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, was opened today by representatives of the OSCE Centre and the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry...

Parties to the Dayton Peace Accords ready to take more responsibility in arms control, OSCE representative hears during consultations

Publishing date: 3 July 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 3 July 2009- Representatives of the foreign ministries of Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed their countries were ready to continue taking more responsibility...