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Collective response urgently needed to address indivisible security, Russian Foreign Minister tells OSCE states

Publishing date: 23 June 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism
VIENNA, 23 June 2009- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on OSCE States to address the future of Euro-Atlantic security and elaborated on Russian proposals for a legally-binding treaty at the start of the Annual Security Review Conference...

Co-Chairs firmly committed to Geneva Discussions to build stability

Publishing date: 17 June 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 17 June 2009- The Co-Chairs of the Geneva Discussions- representing the UN, OSCE and EU- made clear today that all three organizations remained both firmly committed to and involved in those discussions...

OSCE helps Cyprus destroy more than 300 surplus shoulder-launched missiles

Publishing date: 12 June 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
KALO CHORIO, Cyprus, 12 June 2009- A ceremony today marked the conclusion of the destruction of 324 surplus man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS), conducted at the Kalo Chorio range with the support of the OSCE.

OSCE Centre in Astana supports seminar on confidence- and security-building measures in Central Asia and South Caucasus

Publishing date: 26 May 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, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
ALMATY, 26 May 2009- An OSCE-supported seminar to review and evaluate confidence- and security-building measures (CSBMs) in Central Asia and the South Caucasus opened in Almaty today...

OSCE donates equipment to dismantle and recycle obsolete munitions to the Georgian Defence Ministry

Publishing date: 13 May 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
TBILISI, 13 May 2009- The OSCE donated equipment for dismantling and recycling obsolete TNT-filled munitions to the Georgian Defence Ministry today...

Co-operation, comprehensive strategies vital to facing cyber security challenges, says Estonian Defence Minister

Publishing date: 17 March 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Countering terrorism
VIENNA, 17 March 2009- The cyber security of states depends on efficient international co-operation, said Estonian Defence Minister Jaak Aaviksoo, addressing a workshop on cyber security organized by the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation today...

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses European security proposal with OSCE states

Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
VIENNA, 18 February 2009- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Groushko urged today the OSCE participating States to "come to the negotiating table" to discuss the future of Euro-Atlantic security...