This is not the happiest of times to be the OSCE Chairman in Office.

First, I would ask if he would elaborate on the objectives of the OSCE chairmanship regarding further steps in the settlement of frozen conflicts.

Kazakhstan's Chairmanship in the OSCEIn January 2010 Kazakhstan assumed the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the biggest regional security organization, connecting 56 countries of Europe, North America and Asia.

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It is a pleasure and an honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

And it just so happens that neighboring Kazakhstan currently holds the chair of the OSCE and will host an OSCE summit in its capital later this year.

That discussion was also useful from the OSCE's perspective.

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I and colleagues from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe will continue to provide assistance and advice to the Assembly presidency to ensure that that key institution functions democratically, as I trust it will.

OSCE developed a two prong programme on travel document security.

(j) To implement fully the commitments undertaken within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and to cooperate with the institutions of the Organization

We have promoted the activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and of the European Union.

Of course, the OSCE had very few resources in the region to begin with, but some members, notably Russia, have been unwilling to give the OSCE a larger role.

It is less a case of what the United Nations can do for the OSCE than of what the OSCE can do for the United Nations.

(d) To adopt an effective and fair election law, in cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

There are leaders in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) who are also willing to take part.

One might ask whether it is true that the OSCE is in crisis.

Summary of OSCE counter terrorism activities

The OSCE has become active in counter terrorism issues since 2001.

Two weeks later, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) heads of state assembled in Astana, Kazakhstan, to help shape the OSCE s next stage of development.

In December 2010 Kazakhstan held the first OSCE summit since 1999.

What opportunities do you see for the OSCE and its expertise outside of the OSCE region?

Summary of OSCE counter terrorism technical assistance programmes

OSCE provides the following counter terrorism related assistance to its participating States

It would also combat trafficking in children through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Regarding the questions of the representative of the United Kingdom, I have already said that I feel that synergy should be promoted in the relationships not only between the OSCE and the United Nations, but also between the OSCE and the European Union (EU).

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With the formation of the United Nations (UN) and, later, such organizations as the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (now Organization for Security and Co operation in Europe), territorial integrity became a part of international resolutions.

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has also taken a strong stand against the Belarusian dictator.

The turn of the year marked the successful end of the OSCE leading role in defence reform.

The Government of France organized an international conference, in cooperation with the presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, on the theme violence against women in the twenty first century , held on 28 and 29 April 2005, which also provided input to the study.

The SCO focuses on regional security, economic ties, and cultural cohesion in much the same way as the OSCE and EU do.

Taking note of the principles and commitments undertaken by participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,

The keenest proponent of a revitalized OSCE now is the US State Department.

This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, which established OSCE.

I myself so to speak introduced the Slovenian chairmanship of the OSCE by saying that we need three R's reform, revitalization and rebalancing.

The OSCE attaches great importance to its links with the United Nations, and I am really thrilled to be able to meet with the Council today.

22. Further welcomes the fact that Thailand has become a new Partner for Cooperation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

For this reason, US diplomats are lobbying hard for the OSCE, and Kazakhstan in particular, to be given a fair chance.

This is only the fourth post Cold War summit convened by the OSCE.

In addition, experts from Slovenia and Germany spoke of the experience gained by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Of particular significance was the 1997 meeting of the Presidents of the two countries, who had adopted the proposals of OSCE.

With the end of the year, the successful role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in defence reform ended, and NATO has taken over.

We take particular note of the contribution of the OSCE in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) on Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro.

He himself presided over many violations, a fact noted by the OSCE back in 1999.