Response to the Report by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office on Combating Corruption
Kleptocracies inflict damage not only on their own people but also beyond their borders.
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2023 EEDIM: Opening Statement
Environmental stability is a key element of geopolitical peace and contributes to the resilience of communities as they grapple with both local and global challenges.
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Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
The United States has provided roughly $3 million in support for OSCE-led anti-trafficking efforts since 2021, including $1 million to the landmark project on preventing and responding to trafficking in human beings amid the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
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Response to the OSCE Special Representative on Combating Corruption Anita Ramasastry
In this interconnected global system, no country can fight corruption alone.
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Remarks to Participants of OSCE Briefing on the Extrabudgetary Project on combating corruption in South-Eastern Europe
Combating corruption is central to the OSCE’s mandate and the organization’s comprehensive view of security.
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Closing Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting
The United States remains fully engaged in implementing its OSCE commitments on combating corruption and good governance.
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On Participation of the Private Sector, Civil Society, and Media in Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption and Enhance Good Governance
The United States firmly supports the OSCE’s active role to assist participating States in efforts to implement their anticorruption commitments.
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Introductory Remarks at the EEDIM Side Event on “Women’s Leadership in Combating Conservation Crimes”
The United States is committed to combating biodiversity loss and conservation crimes.
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Addressing Emerging Economic and Good Governance Challenges through Open Data and Digital Tools
Addressing Emerging Economic and Good Governance Challenges through Open Data and Digital Tools As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III October 9, 2020 Thank you, Iris, for your introduction. I’d also like to commend your management of such a significant project for the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities. Central …
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Closing Statement at the 28th OSCE EEF Concluding Meeting
Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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Keynote Address to the Opening Session of the 28th OSCE EEF Concluding Meeting
Keynote address by Under Secretary Keith Krach to the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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Opening Statement at the 28th OSCE EEF Concluding Meeting
Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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2020 Albanian OSCE Chairmanship Conference: Opening Statement
Opening statement delivered at the 2020 Albanian OSCE Chairmanship Conference on July 6, 2020.
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Opening Statement at the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
Opening statement delivered at the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2nd Preparatory Meeting on June 15, 2020.
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Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Working Session 10
Statement delivered at Working Session 10 of the HDIM 2019
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Response to Croatia’s Foreign Minister Marija Pejčinović Burić
Response at the Permanent Council to the Chair of the Committee of Foreign Ministers of the Council of Europe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia, Marija Pejčinović Burić.
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Response to Report by Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania | Statement to the PC
Albania is on the path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, making necessary reforms to strengthen its democratic institutions.
Read More» Closing Statement | 2016 EEDIM
On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you Ambassador Pohl, and the German Chairmanship, Dr. Yigitgüden, and the staff of the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities for organizing this year’s Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM). We also thank our panelists and OSCE field officers …
Read More» Opening Statement | 2016 EEDIM
Good morning, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you, Ambassador Pohl, Chair of the Permanent Council, and the German delegation, as well as Dr. Yigitguden, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, and your staff, for the tremendous work organizing this week’s Economic and …
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2015 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting — Closing Statement
On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you Ambassador Milinković and the Serbian Chairmanship, Dr. Yigitgüden, and the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities for hosting this Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM). We also thank our expert panelists and OSCE field officers for their participation …
Read More» 2015 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting — Opening Statement
Fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests, let me begin by thanking the Serbian Chairmanship and the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities for hosting this Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM). I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to State Secretary Ilic, Ambassador Zugic, Coordinator Dr. Yigitguden, Director …
Read More» Response to the Foreign Minister of Macedonia and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairmanship for the Western Balkans: Statement to the PC
We welcome Foreign Minister Poposki and Ambassador Stoudmann to the Permanent Council, and thank you both for your statements. The recent events in Macedonia have been the subject of considerable attention at the Permanent Council. The disclosures of illegal wiretaps and the information included in those recordings, involving allegations of electoral fraud, intimidation of media, …
Read More» Response to the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan: Statement to the PC
The United States welcomes Ambassador Szabó back to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we thank you for your report and your ongoing efforts to support Uzbekistan in implementing its OSCE commitments. We appreciate your stated goal of maintaining meaningful work in all three OSCE dimensions and conducting projects in various parts of Uzbekistan. Thank you for …
Read More» Response to Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana: Statement to the PC
The United States welcomes Ambassador Zarudna back to the Permanent Council, and thanks her for her report. Ambassador Zarudna, with the adoption of a new mandate in December 2014, the former OSCE Center in Astana has transitioned to the current Program Office. We hope that the Program Office has been able to continue to work …
Read More» Response to the Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan: Statement to the PC
The United States warmly welcomes Ambassador Müller back to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we thank you for your report and for the outstanding work you and your staff are doing in Tajikistan. We continue to support much of the traditional programmatic activity your office undertakes, as well as your efforts to address new activities in …
Read More» Response to the OSCE Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities: Statement to the PC
We also take this opportunity to extend our deepest condolences to all of the families and loved ones of those who were on board Germanwings 9525. We share your deep sadness and grief at this time. The United States welcomes Dr. Yigitgüden to the Permanent Council as he presents his latest report as OSCE Coordinator …
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