On the Extension of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine
As prepared for delivery by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Kate M. Byrnes
to the Permanent Council, Vienna
June 30, 2017
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
In connection with the adoption of the Decision for the Extension of the Mandate of the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine, the United States would like to make the following interpretative statement under paragraph IV.1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure:
The United States notes that Crimea remains an integral and internationally-recognized part of Ukraine, despite Russia’s ongoing occupation and attempted annexation. The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire country of Ukraine, including Crimea.
I request that this interpretative statement be attached to the decision and to the Journal of the Day.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
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