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Recent conflicts, new threats underline need for adapted military doctrine, Italian official says at OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 24 May 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 24 May 2011 – Contemporary and recent conflicts have demonstrated that military measures alone cannot create security, Italian Lieutenant General Paolo Magro said today at the opening session of an OSCE seminar on military doctrine...
Regional seminar in Minsk highlights role of OSCE Code of Conduct
Publishing date: 21 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office in Minsk (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
MINSK, 22 September- A regional OSCE-organized seminar that started in Minsk today highlights the role of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, a key security- and confidence-building measure...
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.
CSTO Secretary General says co-operation with OSCE crucial for security
Publishing date: 15 April 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 15 April 2010- Co-operation between the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the OSCE is crucial to promote security in several areas, including the Kyrgyz crisis, the CSTO Secretary General, Nikolay Bordyuzha, told the OSCE today...
Experts discuss state of regional confidence- and security-building measures at event to mark 10 years of OSCE Vienna Document
Publishing date: 14 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 14 December 2009- Close to 100 representatives of national verification agencies and defence ministries gathered in Vienna today to discuss the the confidence- and security-building measures agreed by the OSCE States in the Vienna Document...
OSCE Presence, Albanian Defence Ministry conclude disposal of toxic rocket fuel component, agree on surplus ammunition dismantling
Publishing date: 8 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Forum for Security Co-operation
TIRANA, 8 December 2009- The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Robert Bosch, handed an official certificate to the Albanian Defence Minister Arben Imami today in a ceremony that marked the official conclusion of the disposal...
OSCE Centre in Astana organizes regional seminar to review and evaluate best practices on conventional ammunition
Publishing date: 8 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Programme Office in Astana
ALMATY, 8 December 2009- An OSCE-supported seminar addressing best practices on the registration, stockpiling, transportation and destruction of conventional ammunition began in Almaty today...