Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu underscored the importance of preserving the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a unique platform for inclusive dialogue on security topics during the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council’s meeting in Ta’ Qali, Malta on Dec. 5, which gathered foreign ministers from the 57 participating states.
During the event, the participating states reviewed the outcomes of the OSCE’s activities under Malta’s chairpersonship this year, discussed responses to challenges and threats to security across the OSCE area, and explored ways to overcome the institutional crisis facing the OSCE amid a complex geopolitical environment, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service.
In his address, Nurtleu emphasized the need to revive the spirit of Helsinki and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to multilateral efforts aimed at ensuring peace and stability within the OSCE region and the country’s readiness to continue contributing to the OSCE strengthening and addressing the challenges it is facing.
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the OSCE’s foundational document, the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, Nurtleu pointed out the relevance of strict adherence to its principles and to the provisions of the Astana Declaration adopted at the 2010 OSCE Summit. He also called on his counterparts to adapt the organization to the realities of the evolving global security architecture.
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