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Central Asian landlocked countries implementing Almaty Programme of Action, need to further co-ordinate efforts
Publishing date: 27 July 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Border management
ALMATY, 27 July 2007- Landlocked countries in Central Asia have made good progress with regard to implementing the 2003 UN-endorsed Almaty Programme of Action, said participants at a meeting organized by the OSCE in Almaty today...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office says continued dialogue needed in Central Asia
Publishing date: 17 July 2003
Content type: Press release
THE HAGUE, 17 July 2003- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Netherlands Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, returned from a five-day visit to Central Asia convinced that there is no alternative to continued dialogue with the Central Asian...
OSCE Centre in Almaty and Eurasia Foundation announce cross-border initiative between Kazakhstan and Russia
Publishing date: 20 May 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Democratization, Border management
ALMATY, 20 May 2003- A new cross-border initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses was announced today. The initiative seeks to ease trade restrictions across the Kazakhstani-Russian border...
OSCE releases Summary Report on Bishkek Conference on Security and Stability in Central Asia
Publishing date: 12 March 2002
Content type: Press release
VIENNA, 12 March 2002- The OSCE released today a Summary Report on the Bishkek International Conference on Security and Stability in Central Asia, held on 13 and 14 December 2001 in Kyrgyzstan. This conference was co-sponsored by...
Regional approach needed to combat Central Asia common "plagues"
Publishing date: 4 June 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Democratization, Border management, Policing
ASTANA, 4 June 2001 (OSCE)-- A transboundary approach is needed together with a coordinated response at the national and international level to combat international terrorism, organized crime, illegal trafficking in drugs, weapons, and human beings...