News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Chairperson Dačić appeals for continuous, constructive dialogue as the only way forward in Skopje
Publishing date: 21 May 2015
BELGRADE, 21 May 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, today met with his Special Representative for the Western Balkans Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann, following the ambassador’s visit to Skopje last week. Stoudmann informed Dačić about the discussions he had in Skopje with representatives of the government, political parties and NGOs, with the focus on the ongoing process of talks among Macedonian politicians aimed at overcoming the differences and finding a common ground.
Chairperson Dačić discusses mediation efforts in the protracted conflicts in the South Caucasus with his Representatives, Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Publishing date: 21 May 2015
BELGRADE, 21 May 2015 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, received in Belgrade today the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
Special Representative for the Western Balkans Gérard Stoudmann calls for restraint and confidence-building measures
Publishing date: 15 May 2015
SKOPJE, 14 May 2015 – Following-up on an initiative of the OSCE Chairperson Ivica Dačić, Serbia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, his Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann, and the Head of the Chairmanship Task Force, Ambassador Dejan Šahović, visited Skopje on 14 May 2015...
OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Belgrade highlights need for regional co-operation in water governance
Publishing date: 12 May 2015
BELGRADE, 12 May 2015 – Cross-border co-operation in water governance can significantly contribute to security and safety of citizens, concluded the participants of a two-day discussion on water management in the OSCE area, which closed in Belgrade today...
Spanish Foreign Minister calls on participating States to reaffirm their commitment to fundamental OSCE principles
Publishing date: 11 May 2015
VIENNA, 11 May 2015 – Growing interdependence arising from accelerating globalization and the increasingly transnational character of security threats confer a new role to regional organizations, said the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation José Manuel GarcÍa-Margallo in his address to the OSCE Permanent Council today. He added that Spain believes that the OSCE is a key instrument in consolidating peace and foster prosperity in the Euro-Atlantic, Euro-Asian and Euro-Mediterranean regions.
Chairperson Dačić condemns violence in Kumanovo, announces visit by OSCE officials to Skopje
Publishing date: 9 May 2015
BELGRADE, 9 May 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia's Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić today had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Poposki, about the latest developments in Kumanovo.
Chairperson Dačić calls on all sides to send a message of peace during World War II commemoration events
Publishing date: 8 May 2015