As delivered by Ambassador Ian Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 31, 2012 The United States warmly welcomes back Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Maria Grazia Giammarinaro to the Permanent Council today. We applaud Dr. Giammarinaro for advancing an effective strategy to combat modern slavery.  Her vision, focus, and ... Read More»

As delivered by Ambassador Ian Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 31, 2012 The United States warmly welcomes back Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Maria Grazia Giammarinaro to the Permanent Council today. We applaud Dr. Giammarinaro for advancing an effective strategy to combat modern slavery.  Her vision, focus, and ... Read More»

As delivered by Ambassador Ian Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 31, 2012 The United States warmly welcomes Ambassador Markus Mueller back to the Permanent Council, and we thank you for your excellent report. The United States congratulates you and your team of international police consultants for your hard work and dedication.  The Community ... Read More»

As delivered by Ambassador Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 24, 2012 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On May 25, 1979, a six year old boy, Etan Patz, disappeared on his way to school in New York City.  Etan remains missing. In 1983, the United States began observing National Missing Children’s Day on the anniversary ... Read More»

As delivered by Ambassador Ian Kelly to the Permanent Council, Vienna May 24, 2012 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States congratulates the leadership and staff of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo for its success in the facilitation of Kosovo Serbs’ participation during the second round of the Serbian Presidential elections.  OMiK Head of Mission ... Read More»