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Fight against illicit drugs is a way to combat terrorism and organized crime, say participants in OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 8 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 8 July 2010- Combating illegal drugs and drug trafficking is an essential element of the fight against terrorism and organized crime, said Serik Baymaganbetov, the Interior Minister of Kazakhstan, to the participants of an OSCE...
Discussions on Transdniestria settlement held in Vienna
Publishing date: 8 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 8 July 2010- A two-day meeting of participants in the "5+2" process for settlement of the Transdniestria conflict concluded today...
OSCE Permanent Council reiterates offer to assist Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 2 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 2 July 2010- The OSCE Permanent Council adopted a statement today where it expressed its readiness to assist Kyrgyzstan and called for a quick conclusion of negotiations with Kyrgyzstan's authorities...
Astana High-level Conference calls for implementation of commitments on tolerance and non-discrimination, increased co-operation with civil society
Publishing date: 30 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 30 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kanat Saudabayev, at the conclusion of the High-level OSCE Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination today, expressed support for initiatives to strengthen dialogue and understanding...
OSCE announces winners of tolerance photo contest
Publishing date: 29 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Newsroom
ASTANA, 29 June 2010- The winners of an OSCE photo contest on tolerance were announced today at an award ceremony on the margins of the OSCE High-level Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination in Astana...
OSCE High-Level Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Conference calls for sharing best practices, renewed focus on rights
Publishing date: 29 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 29 June 2010- Sharing positive experiences and best practices in promoting tolerance and non-discrimination to effectively face threats to stability in the OSCE area is the focus of the High-Level OSCE Conference that started in Astana today...
OSCE Permanent Council Chair concludes visit to Kyrgyzstan, offers support
Publishing date: 29 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BISHKEK, 29 June 2010- Ambassador of Kazakhstan and Chairperson of the OSCE Permanent Council Kairat Abdrakhmanov concluded a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan today.
OSCE Chairperson welcomes successful conduct of referendum, calls for large-scale assistance to Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 28 June 2010
ASTANA, 28 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Saudabayev, welcomed today the successful conduct of Kyrgyzstan's referendum and called on OSCE States and international bodies...
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
Publishing date: 24 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, BRUSSELS, GENEVA, 25 June 2010- The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions issued the following statement:
OSCE Chairperson welcomes Turkmenistan's role in promoting stability in Central Asia
Publishing date: 23 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASHGABAT, 23 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, in his meetings today with the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, Deputy Prime Minister Rashid Meredov...