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In meetings in Washington, OSCE PA’s Voridis says that effective counter-terrorism strategies require co-ordinated action across the OSCE area
Publishing date: 7 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
WASHINGTON, 7 December 2018 – Wrapping up a visit to the United States, Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Ad Hoc Countering Terrorism (CCT) Makis Voridis (MP, Greece) said today that effective counter-terrorism measures require a multifaceted approach, including a robust role for parliamentarians and the OSCE.
In high-level bilateral meetings in Milan, OSCE PA President urges steps to build confidence, insists on implementation of international agreements
Publishing date: 7 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
MILAN, 7 December 2018 – The escalation of tensions in the Kerch Strait, election observation methodology, counter-terrorism, strengthening the OSCE, confidence-building measures, civil society and democracy were among the topics of discussion over two days of bilateral meetings between the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President and high-level diplomats on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial Council taking place this week in Milan.
Strong OSCE needed to navigate uncertain waters, OSCE PA President Tsereteli says at opening of Ministerial Council in Milan
Publishing date: 6 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
MILAN, 6 December 2018 – With East-West relations at historic lows, a strong OSCE is needed to serve as a forum for real confidence-building, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) said today at the 25th OSCE Ministerial Council in Milan.
Building co-operation between OSCE PA and UN on counter-terrorism focus of Voridis’s visit to New York
Publishing date: 4 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Countering terrorism
NEW YORK, 3 December 2018 – Strengthening the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s co-operation with the United Nations was the focus of meetings today in New York. Chair of the OSCE PA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Countering Terrorism (CCT) Makis Voridis (Greece) was visiting UN headquarters to discuss the PA’s counter-terrorism activities and build synergy on counter-terrorism.
OSCE PA President urges Russia to restore freedom of passage to the Sea of Azov, urges restraint from Moscow and Kyiv
Publishing date: 26 November 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
COPENHAGEN, 26 November 2018 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) expressed deep concern today over the escalation of tensions in the Kerch Strait between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, called for restraint, and reiterated support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity...
In Samarkand forum, PA President and human rights Chair stress parliamentary role in human rights promotion
Publishing date: 23 November 2018
SAMARKAND, 23 November 2018 – Addressing the Asian Forum on Human Rights yesterday, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) and human rights committee Chair Margareta Kiener Nellen (MP, Switzerland) stressed the central role that parliaments play in upholding human
Reform agenda and role of parliament and parliamentary diplomacy highlighted in OSCE PA visit to Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 21 November 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Environmental activities, Human rights, Countering terrorism
TASHKENT, 21 November 2018 – OSCE PA President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) welcomed today in Tashkent the continued engagement of Uzbekistan with the OSCE, and discussed with the country’s authorities how parliamentary diplomacy can contribute to stability and development in Central Asia...