OSCE

Press Releases

26 October 2018

Undersecretary Picchi speaks at the annual OSCE Mediterranean Conference

The 2018 OSCE Mediterranean Conference, which has gathered the Organisation’s 57 participating States and the six OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia) has ended today in Malaga. This year’s Conference was organised by the Slovakian Chairmanship of the OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group and was focused on the importance of energy […]

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Events

22 October 2018

Osce: combattere discriminazioni, focus su religione

Il tema delle discriminazioni, dei crimini d’odio ed in particolare quelli a sfondo religioso sono stati al centro conferenza “Combatting intolerance and discrimination with a focus on discrimination based on religion or belief: toward a comprehensive response in the Osce region”, organizzata alla Farnesina nell’ambito della presidenza in esercizio dell’Italia dell’Organizzazione per la sicurezza e […]

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Events

22 October 2018

Osce: combattere discriminazioni, focus su religione

Il tema delle discriminazioni, dei crimini d’odio ed in particolare quelli a sfondo religioso sono stati al centro conferenza “Combatting intolerance and discrimination with a focus on discrimination based on religion or belief: toward a comprehensive response in the Osce region”, organizzata alla Farnesina nell’ambito della presidenza in esercizio dell’Italia dell’Organizzazione per la sicurezza e […]

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Events

8 October 2018

Meeting of the OSCE Political Directors

As part of the Italian Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), today the Farnesina hosted the meeting of the Political Directors of the 57 Participating States of the Vienna-based Organization. The meeting opened with remarks by the Political Director for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Ambassador […]

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Press Releases

28 September 2018

Security: Undersecretary Picchi, the OSCE is the “natural forum” in which to find solutions to the challenges of cybersecurity

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the “natural forum” in which “to debate and find common solutions together” to the challenges posed in the cyber sector. The statement was made by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Guglielmo Picchi, in his address to the OSCE Conference “How to lower the risks of […]

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Press Releases

27 September 2018

The excellence of Apulian enogastronomy showcased at the OSCE Permanent Council

Apulia introduced itself in today’s meeting of the Permanent Council of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe), in which Italy holds the Chairmanship this year. Thanks to the Italian Chairmanship of the OSCE and the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces, the Apulia Region described its world-class wine and food products, culture, […]

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Press Releases

14 September 2018

OSCE: Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process visits Kiev

The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process Franco Frattini, is in Kiev today to attend the Yalta European Strategy Conference. It is a prestigious event that the Ukrainian capital hosts every year, gathering institutional representatives, politicians, opinion leaders and internationally renowned intellectuals. Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko, is to open the event. SR Frattini will deliver […]

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Press Releases

14 September 2018

Minister Moavero Milanesi meets with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, George Tsereteli

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assemby, George Tsereteli, at the Farnesina today. In the talks, they made an overview of the Italian OSCE Chairmanship, also ahead of the Ministerial Meeting scheduled to be held in Milan on 6-7 December.The meeting, which took […]

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In detail

12 September 2018

Ukraine OSCE, visit to Kiev by the Special Representative of the Italian Chairmanship for combatting corruption

The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for combatting corruption, Paola Severino, is visiting Kiev to take part in the International Forum on good governance, international aspects and national experiences in combatting corruption. The forum is organised by the Aspen Institute and chaired by Marta Dassù. Special Representative Severino will have a full schedule of […]

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5 September 2018

Undersecretary Guglielmo Picchi at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guglielmo Picchi, today attended the Economic and Environmental Forum of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Prague, speaking at the opening session as the representative of the Chairperson-in-Office. The Prague Forum is the OSCE’s main event on economic and environmental issues. Undersecretary Picchi stressed […]

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Press Releases

31 August 2018

Minister Moavero Milanesi attends informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)

Minister Moavero Milanesi participated in an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) held today in Vienna, where the topic of migration in the Mediterranean was also discussed at Italy’s request.  Several sides of this important topic were discussed. Besides specific issues relating to the EU “Sophia” mission, the need for greater European commitment to support countries of origin […]

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31 August 2018

OSCE remains an essential forum for dialogue, building trust and co-operation, says Italy’s Foreign Minister Moavero Milanesi to Permanent Council

In his first address to the OSCE Permanent Council since his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation on 1 June 2018, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Enzo Moavero Milanesi reaffirmed the strong commitment of his Government to enhance the organization’s role as a forum for political dialogue.  “The OSCE is an instrument of fundamental importance, […]

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