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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...
OSCE-Kazakhstan relations commended by OSCE PA President, Special Representative on Central Asia applauds diplomatic achievements in region
Publishing date: 19 November 2018
ASTANA, 19 November 2018 – OSCE PA President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) commended today Kazakhstan’s strong support of the OSCE and its active participation in the Parliamentary Assembly as a sign of the country’s commitment to the success of the Organization.
Victims must remain central to discussions on international counter-terrorism efforts, say OSCE PA participants at Madrid conference
Publishing date: 15 November 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Countering terrorism
MADRID, 15 November 2018 – Terrorism is a transnational threat that requires a concerted multilateral response at global, regional and national levels, said Greek parliamentarian Makis Voridis, Chair of the OSCE PA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Countering Terrorism (CCT), at a conference in Madrid today. At the same time, the tragic human cost of terrorism must remain at the forefront of policy-making discussions, he said...