MALTA - OSCE24

At the Permanent Council, Dr. Volker Frobarth, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, presented the annual report on the Office's key activities across all three dimensions. 🗨 "The active contribution of the Programme Office in Astana speaks to our Organization’s relevance and the added value it brings to Kazakhstan and the other countries in Central Asia." Natasha Meli Daudey 📍 Underscored the Office’s continued efforts to combat human trafficking, enhancing border security and promoting transboundary cooperation in water management and climate change. CiO Minister Ian Borg witnessed firsthand the prolific work of the Office during his recent visit to #Astana, reiterating the OSCE’s steadfast support for the country’s advancements in its comprehensive reform agenda. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

The OSCE Permanent Council has decided to hold the Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting on 29 October 2024 in Vienna. The #EEDIM will review the implementation of participating States’ commitments in water management. Amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events, pursuing this broad exchange on this important subject aligns with the 🇲🇹 Chair's priority of fostering collaboration on climate #resilience, #adaptation, and #mitigation as key contributors to our common security. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

The OSCE SG Helga Maria Schmid presented a report to the #PermanentCouncil on the Response to the Implications of Afghanistan for the OSCE Region #RIAOR. The #Maltese Chairpersonship stands behind the SG’s leadership & fully supports OSCE's work to mitigate the impact of the situation in #Afghanistan for neighbouring countries through the #RIAOR. Bound by our OSCE commitments to #GenderEquality, we must stand firm in our solidarity with the Afghan women. Failing to integrate women in all aspects of public & civic life can only harm hopes for regional security & stability. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

Follow us during today's OSCE #PermanentCouncil for the presentation of reports from📍OSCE SG Helga Maria Schmid on the Response to the Implications of #Afghanistan for the OSCE region #RIAOR &📍Dr. Volker Frobarth, Head of OSCE Programme Office in Astana on the Office’s programmatic activities. We will also address the ongoing situation in #Ukraine and emphasize the urgent need to end the war. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity

Ahead of his reporting to tomorrow’s #PC, Head of OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Dr. Volker Frobarth outlined the Office’s role in advancing #Kazakhstan’s reform agenda during an informal meeting with delegations. The informal meeting also featured a presentation on the work of the Office related to #women & persons with #disabilities, including shelters for survivors of gender based violence by Ms. Lyazzat Kaltayeva, Member of the Senate of #Kazakhstan, as a beneficiary of the OSCE Programme Office’s work. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity 📸 Micky Kroell/OSCE Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

Thank you, #Croatia, for your strong leadership of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation #FSC over the past four months. Your dedication has been instrumental in facilitating crucial security discussions. Welcome, #Denmark! We look forward to your leadership and continued collaboration. As Chair, #Malta supports regular security dialogues to address compliance with our politico-military commitments. MALTA - OSCE24 commends the work of FSC Chairs for their role in continuing this vital work. We, as participating States, must continue to facilitate this essential work. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Micky Kroell / OSCE Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

At the #HumanDimension Committee Meeting, we delved into protecting civic space with a focus on emerging challenges & pathways forward. The agenda addressed two key topics: 📍freedom of association &📍the role of youth. 🙏 We extend our gratitude to 🇮🇪 #Ireland for convening & chairing this meeting, & for providing a platform to empower young human rights defenders and civil society actors. This enabled a meaningful discussion on issues impacting them & how participating States can better support youth activism in line with OSCE commitments. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity 📸Micky Kroell/OSCE Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

During a bilateral meeting this morning with the OSCE Programme Coordinator in 🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan, Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey extended the 🇲🇹 Maltese Chairpersonship’s appreciation for the Office’s work across all three dimensions in line with its mandate. 🌐 🙏 Thanked Antti Karttunen and his team in #Tashkent for supporting the host country in implementing its OSCE commitments, aligning with Uzbekistan's national priorities. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

🗨️ "Depriving the OSCE of a budget for another year threatens the spirit co-operation in our organization & puts its future at risk." ❗️ The @OSCE is facing dire financial & operational challenges due to the non-approval of the Unified Budget in 2022 & 2023, & the delayed approval in 2024. The severity of this situation is highlighted by reports from the External Auditor & the Audit Committee during today's #PC. 📍 All 57 pS must recommit to their vision of a functional & effective @OSCE. 🇲🇹 MALTA - OSCE24 urges all delegations to engage constructively in the negotiations & demonstrate the political will necessary to reach consensus on these essential decisions. #StrengthensResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24

📝 This week’s #PermanentCouncil Meeting will feature reports from the OSCE’s External Auditor & the Audit Committee. Securing a sound financial basis & providing adequate funding for OSCE activities, particularly for its Institutions and Field Operations, is an overarching priority of #Malta's Chairpersonship. We must ensure that the OSCE remains functional & effective. #StrengtheningResilience #EnhancingSecurity Ian Borg Natasha Meli Daudey MALTA - OSCE24