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Presentation of Awareness Raising and Communication Strategy, Action Plan, and Campaign on Small Arms and Light Weapons
Publishing date: 6 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
TIRANA, 6 June 2023 – The OSCE Presence in Albania, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Albania, the Ministry of Interior, and the Albanian State Police, launched today the Awareness Raising and Communication Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2027 on Small Arms and
OSCE Mission supports BiH Ministry of Defence and BiH Armed Forces in promoting responsible use of social media
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
To help uphold the effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the BiH Armed Forces, on 31 May and 1 June the OSCE Mission to BiH supported the Ministry’s General Inspectorate in holding a two-day roundtable in Konjic on promoting
OSCE trains military officers on Vienna Document 2011 in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
An OSCE-supported regional training seminar on the practical implementation of the Vienna Document 2011 concluded on 25 May 2023 in Astana. Twenty-seven military officers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan took part in the seminar.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani concludes visit to Serbia
Publishing date: 25 May 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
BELGRADE, 25 May 2023 — The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, concluded a two-day visit to Serbia.
FSC security dialogue outlines key role of wider Black Sea region as integral part of European security
Publishing date: 4 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
The future of security in the Black Sea region was the focus of the first Security Dialogue organized by the Bulgarian Chairpersonship of the Forum for Security Co-operation, held on 3 May. Drawing on the gravity and long-term consequences of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions about the state of play of security in the wider Black Sea region and its role as an integral part of European security.
The OSCE Mission to BiH donates vehicles for transportation of K9 police dogs
Publishing date: 27 April 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of the OSCE project Addressing Security and Safety Risks of Illegal Possession, Misuse and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and their Ammunition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE Mission to BiH donated 11 new vehicles for transport of K9 police dogs to law enforcement
Bulgaria begins as FSC Chair while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to be at the core of the OSCE discussions
Publishing date: 26 April 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
The need to reflect on both the immediate and long-term consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine was highlighted by Ambassador Emilia Kraleva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the OSCE, at the Opening Session of the Bulgarian Chairpersonship of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC).