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OSCE Chairperson offers guiding principles for discussions on European security architecture

Publishing date: 19 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 19 February 2009- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, said modesty, consolidation and time were needed for the discussions on how to develop the European security architecture in a speech delivered at...

OSCE Office in Tajikistan marks 15th anniversary with ceremony and book launch

Publishing date: 19 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
DUSHANBE, 19 February 2009- The OSCE Office in Tajikistan celebrated its 15th anniversary today with a ceremony that launched a book featuring the OSCE's work in the country...

OSCE welcomes agreement on security mechanisms at Geneva discussions on Georgia

Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 18 February 2009- The OSCE welcomes the agreement reached today in Geneva on working-level mechanisms to tackle security-related incidents in the region and said it stands ready to assist in making the measures work effectively...

Enhanced diplomacy, regional organizations key to countering terrorism, OSCE expert tells security conference

Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
BRUSSELS, 18 February 2009- Diplomatic groundwork to reinforce mutual trust and commitment, as well as to establish lasting relationships and better co-ordination of intelligence is essential to counter-terrorism efforts, Raphael Perl, Head of the...

Greek Chairmanship priorities, dialogue on European security featured in OSCE Magazine

Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 18 February 2009- The latest OSCE Magazine, now available online, highlights the Greek OSCE Chairmanship's challenging start to the year and the results of the 16th Ministerial Council in Helsinki...

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...

OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports renovation of temporary detention facilities

Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights
BISHKEK, 18 February 2009- Temporary detention facilities renovated by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek to meet human rights standards were presented today by representatives of the OSCE Centre and the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry...