News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairman says work of Minorities Commissioner crucial for stability in OSCE countries
Publishing date: 14 February 2007
MADRID, 14 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, welcomed today the work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekeus, which he described as "crucial for stability...
OSCE Chairman welcomes agreement to curb North Korean nuclear ambitions, urges strong follow up
Publishing date: 13 February 2007
MADRID, 13 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, welcomed today's agreement by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to start taking steps toward nuclear disarmament and urged...
OSCE ready to help Turkmenistan advance democratic reforms after election, says Chairman Moratinos
Publishing date: 12 February 2007
MADRID, 12 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office said today he hoped the dialogue between the Organization and Turkmenistan will intensify after Sunday´s Presidential election, including on...
OSCE Chairman voices concern over violence in zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict
Publishing date: 29 January 2007
MADRID, 29 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, expressed his concern today over a series of violent incidents in recent days in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict...
Mediators and observers in the Transdniestran conflict meet in Madrid
Publishing date: 25 January 2007
MADRID, 25 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, today issued the following statement: "At the initiative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office..."
OSCE and EU agree to co-operate closely on Central Asia
Publishing date: 23 January 2007
BRUSSELS, 23 January 2007- The OSCE Ministerial Troika and the EU Troika pledged today to co-operate closely on Central Asia, a priority area for both organizations. "We warmly welcome the EU's renewed focus and engagement in Central Asia," said...
Ministerial Troika agrees OSCE should play strong role in Kosovo in future
Publishing date: 22 January 2007
BRUSSELS, 22 January 2007- The OSCE Ministerial Troika met today and agreed the Organization remained committed to maintaining a mission in Kosovo after a future status agreement. "The OSCE has played a vital part in Kosovo over the years and..."
OSCE Chairman welcomes Albanian election deal, praises President's role
Publishing date: 13 January 2007
MADRID, 13 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos welcomed today the agreement of the political parties in Albania on a compromise that opens the way for local government elections to be held within the recognised legal deadline...
OSCE Chairman meets NGOs, says promoting diversity crucial
Publishing date: 11 January 2007
VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos, told non-governmental organizations today that promoting diversity and participation in pluralistic societies will be a priority of his chairmanship. "Diversity...
Fight against terrorism, environment protection and pluralism among OSCE priorities for 2007-Chairman
Publishing date: 11 January 2007
VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The fight against terrorism, protecting the environment, encouraging participation in pluralistic societies and strengthening the OSCE's role as a forum for dialogue and co-operation are among the Organization's priorities...