News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE crucial for Montenegro's success, Foreign Minister says
Publishing date: 25 October 2007
VIENNA, 25 October 2007- The OSCE has played an "immeasurable" role in Montenegro's success since independence, the country's Foreign Minister, Milan Rocen, said in an address to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna today...
OSCE has unique potential, Kazakh Secretary of State says
Publishing date: 20 September 2007
VIENNA, 20 September 2007- Several characteristics make the 56-country OSCE a key factor in international affairs, the Kazakh Secretary of State, Kanat Saudabayev, told the Organization's Permanent Council today...
OSCE should appoint trouble-shooter to tackle crises quickly, says Chairman's special envoy
Publishing date: 6 September 2007
VIENNA, 6 September 2007- The OSCE should appoint a special trouble-shooter to intervene rapidly to avoid future crises like the 6 August missile incident that raised tensions between Georgia and the Russian Federation, said Miomir Zuzul...
Kazakhstan keen to enhance democracy, introducing media reforms, minister tells OSCE
Publishing date: 26 July 2007
VIENNA, 26 July 2007- Yermukhamet Yertysbayev, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, said today his country is committed to democracy, and is ratifying international agreements...
Rapid EU accession priority for Serbia, Foreign Minister tells OSCE
Publishing date: 17 July 2007
VIENNA, 17 July 2007- Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic told the OSCE today his country's main priority is to join the European Union swiftly. "Let me be absolutely clear: rapid EU accession is the Government of Serbia's fundamental priority...
OSCE and EU need to adapt, find complementary approach to tackle global challenges, Portuguese Foreign Minister says
Publishing date: 12 July 2007
VIENNA, 12 July 2007- The OSCE and the European Union need to find a complementary approach as they adapt to global challenges such as migration, Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado said today...
Serbian Chief of General Staff tells OSCE Armed Forces completed most important phase of transformation
Publishing date: 11 July 2007
VIENNA, 11 July 2007- Serbia has successfully completed the first phase of transforming its armed forces and now faces new challenges, Lieutenant-General Zdravko Ponos, Chief of General Staff of the Army of the Republic of Serbia, said at the OSCE...