Russia’s war has “undermined the European security architecture and threatened the peace and stability of the continent and beyond.”
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The United States welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM).
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The United States welcomes OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Right Honorable Peter Lord Bowness for your first address to the Permanent Council and we look forward to working with you.
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Madam Secretary, the United States warmly welcomes you to the Permanent Council as you begin your tenure as Secretary General of the OSCE.
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Right of Reply to the Russian Federation delivered at the Permanent Council on the Invitation to Observe the November 2020 General Election
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Statement delivered in response to the address by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President
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Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Observer Mission to Two Checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian Border
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE Secretary General’s Briefing on the Program Outline
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Statement at the Permanent Council in Response to the Secretary General on the 2019 Program Outline
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The OSCE’s crisis response capacity is critical in responding to security concerns arising when OSCE commitments are blatantly ignored, such as by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and Georgia.
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The United States will continue to support a democratic, multiethnic, inclusive Kosovo that is fully integrated into the international community and an integral part of a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
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We stressed the importance of better support for OSCE monitors in Ukraine, who often work with insufficient means to use and maintain mission-vital technology.
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The OSCE Secretary General is the Organization’s Chief Administrative Officer, tasked to represent the Chairman-in-Office and support the Chair in fulfilling the goals of the OSCE.
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Upholding OSCE principles, commitments and decisions is first and foremost the responsibility of the participating States who have adopted them.
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Some participating States have been pressing to weaken the OSCE’s Institutions and cut their resources. Nothing in this decision should be interpreted to diminish the autonomy of or restrict the work of the Director of ODIHR.
Read More» There has been pressure in recent years from some participating States to weaken the OSCE’s Institutions and cut their resources. Nothing in this decision should be interpreted to diminish the autonomy of or restrict the work of the High Commissioner on National Minorities.
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Secretary General Zannier, the United States deeply appreciates your service to the OSCE. Your significant contributions to this regional security organization uniquely spanning countries from Europe, Central Asia, and North America have helped to maintain the rules-based international order of which the OSCE is an irreplaceable part.
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The United States encourages the OSCE to continue cooperation with the Republic of Armenia – with both the government and civil society. We call on the Chairmanship and the Secretary General to explore new ways of maintaining an OSCE presence in Armenia, and throughout the South Caucasus.
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We are inspired by the leadership and vision exhibited by Ambassadors Kongstad, Sarybay, and MacLeod. The United States is grateful to each of you for your efforts. With constructive engagement from each of the participating States, we can work together to uphold and advance our shared OSCE commitments.
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