Tackling the climate crisis, advancing anti-corruption efforts, or strengthening economic connectivity, the United States is unwavering in its support for the OSCE’s Second Dimension.
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Russia continues to try to undermine the work of the OSCE, including that of the Second Dimension – long viewed by all delegations as a venue to engage in dialogue and cooperation.
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We need to better understand the scope of the economic and environmental damage, destruction, and long-term risks stemming from Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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The massive humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, with its disproportionate impact on all women, presents an ongoing urgent threat that has only compounded the pandemic’s continuing gendered impacts.
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I would like to thank the Polish Chair for convening this final meeting of the 2022 EEF cycle, as well as our Czech hosts for their hospitality and Ambassador Hasani and his OCEEA team for their support in organizing it.
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Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has destabilized the security of the OSCE region like no other development since this Organization’s founding.
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The OSCE’s Second Dimension and OCEEA will have an important role to play in helping overcome the economic and environmental consequences of Russia’s brutal war.
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We view the climate crisis as a shared strategic priority for both the OSCE and the Indo-Pacific regions.
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I would again like to express my thanks to the Polish Chairmanship for its hard work and focus on these issues.
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Ukraine’s civilian nuclear sites had been safe and secure for decades. It was only Russia’s crudely irresponsible military actions that put these sites in danger.
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In light of Russia’s barbaric war of choice against Ukraine, the urgency of the Second Dimension’s work on economic and environmental issues is clear to all.
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The United States will continue to emphasize the importance of the clean energy transformation, role and contributions of women and girls, minorities, and historically marginalized communities, and anti-corruption as key parts of the economic recovery from the pandemic.
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The United States applauds the Polish Chair-in-Office for making sustainable pandemic recovery the focus of the 2022 Economic and Environmental Forum.
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The United States welcomes the distinguished representatives of the First-, Second-, and Third-Dimension Committees to the Permanent Council.
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The United States welcomes the adoption of this decision and the 2022 Polish Chair’s efforts to promote comprehensive security, stability, and sustainable development in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More» The OCEEA’s work on economic and environmental issues helps to achieve the core mission of the organization, comprehensive security in the region.
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As the United States has noted before, I would like to reiterate that the OSCE is overdue for an updated consensus decision on women’s economic empowerment.
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Over the past year, the United States has welcomed and actively supported the Chair’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and thus improve security in the OSCE region.
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We support the work of the OSCE in the Second Dimension and believe there is untapped potential to contribute to security, stability, and prosperity in the OSCE area.
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Just six weeks or so into his administration, President Biden has demonstrated that climate change will be a core national security and foreign policy priority for his Administration.
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I would like to begin by thanking Ambassador Funered, Secretary General Schmid, the Swedish Chairpersonship, and the OCEEA for raising the issue of women’s economic empowerment to the top of the Second Committee’s priorities.
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I would like to begin by thanking the Chairperson of the Permanent Council, Ambassador Funered, and OSCE Secretary General Schmid, who both spoke here earlier this morning, as well as our keynote speakers for their remarks.
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On the report by Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 5, 2020 Thank you very much I appreciate your courtesy in particular with the challenges of the proceeding speakers. Mr. Chairman, I want again to repeat, the United States wants …
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Closing Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting As delivered by Bahram Rajaee, Political Officer Vienna October 20, 2020 Thank you, Madame Moderator. And thank you, once again, to the Chairmanship and Office of Economic and Environmental Activities for organizing this week’s Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM). The discussions and …
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Keynote address by Under Secretary Keith Krach to the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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Closing Statement at the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2nd Preparatory Meeting, delivered on June 16, 2020.
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Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on the Report by Ambassador Vuk Žugić.
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Closing Statement delivered at the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting, February 18, 2020
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Opening Statement delivered at the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting, February 17, 2020
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Second and Third Committee Chairs’ presentations.
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An interpretative statement by the United States and Canada on the decision on modalities of the 28th Economic and Environmental Forum.
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Opening Remarks for the Launch of the OSCE Virtual Training Center on Energy Security
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE Economic & Environment Activities Coordinator.
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Statement delivered at the 2019 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
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Joint Statement delivered by the Group of Friends of the Environment at EEDIM 2019.
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Statement delivered at the 2019 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
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Closing Statement at the 27th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Concluding Meeting in Prague As delivered by Political Officer Dustin DeGrande September 13, 2019 Thank you, Mr. Chair, As we conclude this week of rich discussion that sets us on the road to the Ministerial Council in Slovakia in December, I would like to thank …
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Cooperation between the United States, Europe and the rest of the OSCE is critical to addressing environment and security issues.
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Closing statement delivered at the 27th Environmental and Economic Preparatory Meeting in Bratislava
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Opening Statement delivered at the 27th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Bratislava
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE Economic and Environment Coordinator’s Report
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Closing statement delivered at the 27th Environmental and Economic Preparatory Meeting
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Opening statement delivered at the 27th Environmental and Economic Preparatory Meeting
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Statement in response to the OSCE Economic and Environment Activities Coordinator, Ambassador Vuk Žugić.
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Closing Statement at the 2018 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
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Opening Statement at the 2018 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
Read More» Closing Statement at the 26th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague
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Opening Statement at the 26th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague.
Read More» We have heard that OSCE participating States must, first and foremost, promote good governance and the rule of law and fight corruption.
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Economic progress promotes social cohesion, stability, and security, and positively contributes to the prevention of terrorism and the fight against organized crime.
Read More» Promoting economic progress and security in the OSCE area through innovation, human capital development, and good public and corporate governance.
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Promoting economic progress and security in the OSCE area through innovation, human capital development, and good public and corporate governance.
Read More» Recognizing that economic and environmental stability are fundamental to lasting peace, OSCE States have long cooperated on issues as crucial to our common security as good governance, fighting corruption, and environmental stewardship.
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Response to the presentations by the Chairs of the three OSCE Committees to the Permanent Council.
Read More» Remarks at the closing session of the 2017 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
Read More» Remarks at the opening session of the 2017 OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting.
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The inclusion of OSCE field missions with eyes on the ground lent a much-needed credibility to our discussions and should hopefully result in more authoritative decisions in the near future.
Read More» Efforts to promote economic participation will further help us meet important OSCE commitments in combatting corruption, improving governance, and countering violent extremism across participating States.
Read More» The United States will remain an active participant in this continuing conversation, one that includes civil society, academic experts, government officials, and business representatives, to discuss opportunities to strengthen security and good governance through a greener economy and stronger partnerships.
Read More» Remarks to the Opening Session of the Second Preparatory Meeting of the 25th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum As delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan George A. Krol Astana, Kazakhstan June 15, 2017 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests, including many of you who have joined us from capitals, …
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We would like to express our disappointment that the Russian Federation would not accept more robust language on the importance of combatting human trafficking.
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The United States joins other delegations in expressing its appreciation to each of the distinguished Chairs for their work. We are also grateful for all those who participate constructively in the three committees, which have done so much to advance the work of this Organization and help participating States fulfill their OSCE commitments. Regarding the …
Read More» The United States welcomes Dr. Yigitgüden back to the Permanent Council. Dr. Yigitgüden, thank you for your comprehensive report on the activities of the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities. We appreciate the efforts by you and your team to assist participating States in fulfilling their commitments in the Second Dimension. …
Read More» 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» 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 …
Read More» Good morning, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you, Mr. Chairperson and the German delegation; Dr. Yigitguden, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, and his staff; and Jan Plešinger and the OSCE Document Center in Prague for the tremendous work organizing this week’s …
Read More» Good afternoon, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Dr. Erler and the German OSCE Chairmanship, Secretary General Zannier, and Dr. Yigitguden, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, for organizing this week’s concluding meeting of the Economic and Environmental Forum. Thank you as well to Foreign …
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We urge the Government of Ukraine to work closely with the Project Coordinator to maximize its contributions to the fight against corruption.
Read More» In addition to learning more about the fight against corruption, each of us has gained insight into what our countries must do to improve our investment climates, facilitate trade, strengthen security in supply chains, and effectively, safely, and humanely manage labor migration.
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Faced with the realities of climate change, environmental issues are more pressing than ever, and tackling them in our interconnected world requires joint effort.
Read More» Efforts to increase economic ties among OSCE participating States, particularly those in the Caucasus and Central Asia, can have a long-lasting positive impact on security and stability across our region.
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We welcome the effort to increase economic ties among OSCE participating States, particularly those in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
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Throughout 2016, the United States will actively support efforts to address important Second Dimension issues. Environmental governance; improving the investment climate by fighting corruption, money-laundering, and the financing of terrorism; and the OSCE’s response to the migration and refugee crisis are critical issues that demand our best thinking. We look forward to the challenge and …
Read More» If we commit ourselves to achieving tangible progress in good governance, we can renew dialogue, rebuild trust, and restore security across the OSCE.
Read More» The United States welcomes Dr. Yigitgüden back to the Permanent Council. Dr. Yigitgüden, thank you for your comprehensive report on the activities of the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), and for the efforts you and your team have made over the past several months. Economic and environmental issues remain …
Read More» 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» 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» Good morning, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank Ambassador Zugic, Chair of the Permanent Council, Dr. Yigitguden, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, and the Prague Office of the OSCE Secretariat for their tremendous work organizing this week’s events. Thank you as well …
Read More» Good morning, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. I would like to thank OSCE Chairperson Foreign Minister Dacic and the Serbian OSCE Chairmanship, Secretary General Zannier, and Dr. Yigitguden, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, for organizing this week’s concluding meeting of the Economic and Environmental Forum. Thank you to Foreign Minister Burkhalter and …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Good morning, fellow delegates, representatives, and distinguished guests. I would like to thank Ambassador Zugic of the Serbian Chairmanship, Secretary General Zannier, and the Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities, Dr. Yigitguden, for bringing us together to open the 23rd Economic and Environmental Forum. The United States welcomes the opportunity to focus this year’s forum …
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