DUSHANBE, December 9, 2008, Asia-Plus — The OSCE Ministerial Council that was held in Helsinki on December 4-5 focused on the future of security in Europe.
Deputy Foreign Minister Abdullo Yuldoshev represented Tajikistan at the meeting that brought together some 50 foreign ministers, according to the Tajik MFA information department.
According to press release issued by the OSCE office in Tajikistan, speaking at the meeting, OSCE Chairman-in-Office Alexander Stubb, in particular, noted, “With the foundations of our security and the fortunes of our economies being tested, the Organization and its key work methods – dialogue and co-operation – are needed more than ever. Notwithstanding our disagreements, we must find concrete ways to promote co-operative security.”
“We need to make tangible progress in promoting the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, which underpin our common security. We should also bolster co-operation among OSCE participating States, particularly on security-related matters, including politico-military security and emerging threats. And we should make a determined contribution toward settling unresolved conflicts in the OSCE area. The recent crisis in Georgia underlined the urgent need to find sustainable solutions there and to tackle tensions in Moldova and those between Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
According to him, with 3,000 employees and 19 field operations, the OSCE is the world”s largest regional security organization – an important forum for dialogue and an effective platform for action that promotes security.
