We thank Ambassador Rogov, Head of the @OSCEinAstana, for his presentation to the Permanent Council. The Office continues to make an important contribution to Kazakhstan’s reform agenda and regional security, including through efforts on transnational threats, connectivity and climate resilience. Switzerland remains committed to supporting its mandate and work. #OSCE26CH
Today marked the first annual meeting of the Helsinki+50 Fund. 🇫🇮 Launched in July 2025 as an initiative of the 2025 Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship to improve coordinated mobilisation and long-term support of extrabudgetary funding, it now brings together already 18 donors.
@oscedushanbe hosted OSCE Regional Meeting of Heads of Field Operations in Central Asia.
Over two days, participants discussed regional priorities, co-ordination among executive structures, and opportunities for closer co-operation across Central Asia
📢This week, @oscedushanbe welcomed a delegation of 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 Permanent Representatives to OSCE for meetings and visits across Tajikistan.
🎉We thank the Ambassadors for their visit, interest in our work, active engagement, co-operation and meaningful dialogues🤝
🇲🇩 OSCE Chairman-in-Office @ignaziocassis, together with @OSCESecGen Sinirlioğlu, visited Moldova to reaffirm the Organization’s strong commitment to #peace, #security and #stability in the region.
The visit also included a stop at the @OSCEMoldova Mission, to thank the team on the ground for their daily work in support of #dialogue and stability.
🔗 https://t.co/DlLBfGocdI
#OSCE26CH
Communities in AL and NMK face common climate-related security challenges. 🌍🤝
@OSCE_Skopje and @OSCEinAlbania, together with OCEEA, brought together partners from both countries to discuss joint responses to preserve natural treasures. 🌱🏛️
Today, the Acting Head of @OSCEMoldova, Izabela Sylwia Hartmann, addressed the OSCE Permanent Council, highlighting the role that the Mission plays in the Transdniestrian settlement process.
Good exchange with Foreign Minister Kosherbayev @MFA_KZ in Astana. We focused on the OSCE's long-standing partnership with Kazakhstan on regional security.
The President @TokayevKZ and @OSCESecGen Feridun Sinirlioğlu discussed cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, climate resilience, rational water use& economic connectivity.
The President confirmed that 🇰🇿 remains firmly committed to further strengthening its cooperation across all three @OSCE dimensions, while this partnership rests on the principles enshrined in the Astana Declaration of the 2010 OSCE Summit.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that human rights, democracy, and the rule of law are at the top of the domestic agenda.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/ppP9d5dXKZ
1/4📌Today, @OSCEMoldova facilitated in its office in Tiraspol the 1+1 meeting b/n Moldovan and Transdniestrian Chief Negotiators, Valeriu Chiveri and Vitaly Ignatiev.
📉🔫12,500+ illegal firearms removed in Uzbekistan (2020–2025). Progress you can measure.
Illicit firearms trafficking fuels organized crime, terrorism and violence worldwide - accounting for nearly half of all homicides globally.
In Tashkent, UNODC, DFCA and @OSCE_PCUZ convened a seminar to strengthen responses, address emerging threats like 3D-printed weapons, and enhance cooperation. UNODC stands ready to support Central Asia. #StopOrganizedCrime
The @OSCEinAstana, together with @OSCE and Swiss Armed Forces Verification Unit, held a high-level workshop on conventional ammunition management, bringing together experts and representatives of 🇰🇿’s Ministry of Defence to enhance safety, security, and lifecycle accountability.
🤝 Young voices from the South Caucasus and Central Asia came together at the OSCE youth event, building connections, sharing ideas, and shaping a more co-operative future.
First visit to Kazakhstan: met authorities, partners and international community, to hear about the impactful work of the @OSCEinAstana across three dimensions. Thanks to HoM Rogov, @YuriFenopetov and the whole team for the excellent organization of a fruitful, constructive visit
Good to welcome old friend and colleague @snunnerus to Astana.
Constructive discussions with the @MFA_KZ@jangeldy@stasikan and national partners - reflecting close co-operation, partnership, and a strong focus on progress and practical delivery grounded in shared priorities.
Preventing conflict is an ongoing effort.
For 35 years, the Conflict Prevention Centre has worked across the OSCE region:
⚠️ early warning ➡️ early action
💬 tension ➡️ dialogue
💪 risk ➡️ resilience
🤝 crisis ➡️ cooperation
The work continues.
#OSCE26CH | In my meeting with the Central Election Commission, I discussed electoral integrity and preparations for the October 2026 general elections.
The #OSCE, through its Mission and @osce_odihr, continues to support democratic processes and credible elections.
📍Kazakhstan marks 34 years in the OSCE – Amb. Rogov reflects on 🇰🇿’s role in fostering dialogue, strengthening co-operation, and facing new global challenges.
⬇️ A must-read perspective on multilateralism in a more fractured world.
@TheAstanaTimes
https://t.co/BWPCNS5skV
Today at the @OSCE Group of Friends of Mediation event, 🇨🇭 reaffirmed that #dialogue lies at the heart of the OSCE mandate. It builds #trust, enables de-escalation and enhances #security - foundations of our Chairpersonship this year. 🕊️🤝 In a polarized world, reinforcing OSCE mediation tools is essential to prevent conflict and ultimately contribute to peace. #OSCE26CH
Check out the @OSCE impact by field operations on the ground on this interactive map! Powered by the OSCE Geographic Information System (OGIS), explore how we are making the OSCE regions safer and more secure.
Check out the interactive map here:
https://t.co/CbC5O7740w