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954th Plenary Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation

The Permanent Council adopted Decision No. 1379 on the establishment of the OSCE Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.2 Upgrade Project (Russian Federation, interpretative statement). Presentation of the 2021 Unified Budget Proposal (Russian Federation, Annex 1; United Kingdom, Annex 2). Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea. Situation in Ukraine and the need to implement the Minsk agreements. Military aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia and direct involvement of Turkey (Armenia, Annex 3). Aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan, and the situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan, Annex 4). Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Russian Federation, also on behalf of France and the United States of America, Annex 5; Azerbaijan, Annex 6; Armenia, Annex 7). Violations of the rights of refugees and migrants in the European Union. Recent developments in Belarus. Developments in the human dimension in the OSCE area (United States of America, Annex 8). Outcomes of the high-level online conference organized on the occasion of International Day for Universal Access to Information, held via video teleconference on 28 and 29 September 2020.

Opening Remarks by H.E. Mr. Niels Annen, Minister of State, German Federal Foreign Office (United States of America, Annex 1; Azerbaijan, Annex 2; Russian Federation, Annex 3).

Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Information Exchange on Participating States’ Policy and/or National Practices and Procedures for the Export of Conventional Arms and Related Technology

Update by the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on the Conflict Dealt with by the OSCE Minsk Conference, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk (Turkey, Annex 1; Azerbaijan, Annex; Armenia, Annex 3).

Zoom user guide for the online launch event of the #SOFJO Resource Guide, 2 November 2020.

Information package, including agenda and biographies of speakers, for the online launch event of the #SOFJO Resource Guide, 2 November 2020.

Security Dialogue on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325: – Presentation by Ms. O. Xhaçka, Minister of Defence, Albania; – Presentation by Ms. T. Kovalchuk, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Ukraine; – Presentation by Ambassador M. Verveer, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Gender (FSC Co-ordinator for Matters Related to UNSCR 1325, Albania, Annex 1; Croatia-European Union, Annex 2; United Kingdom, Annex 3; Germany, Annex 4; Russian Federation, Annex 5; France, Annex 6; Kazakhstan, Annex 7; United States of America, Annex 8; Spain, Annex 9; Bulgaria, Annex 10; Chairperson of the Informal Group of Friends on Small Arms and Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition, Latvia, Annex 11).