Transcript Ukraine’s OSCE Chairmanship in 2013 – contribution to

“Ukraine’s OSCE Chairmanship in
2013 – contribution to
strengthening security and
cooperation in Europe”
Lecture by H.E.Viktor Nedopas,
Ambassador of Ukraine in the Republic of Serbia
23 January 2013, Belgrade
Politicо-military dimension
• Advancing the Helsinki +40 process
• Strengthening the OSCE’s role as a regional
security organization
• OSCE efforts to re-establish the conventional armed
forces regime in Europe applicable to all OSCE
participating States
• Peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts in the
OSCE
• Responding to emerging transnational threats,
improving border security and border management,
countering terrorism, combating drug trafficking
Economic and environmental
dimension
• Addressing existing and potential challenges in
economic and environmental sphere, including
energy security
• Promoting mutually beneficial economic ties
within the OSCE area
• Environmental impact of energy-related
activities, energy efficiency and utilization of
renewable sources of energy
• Development of the new trade and transport
corridors
Human dimension
• Implementation of the existing commitments in
the human dimension by all participating States
• Ensuring the freedom of media
• Fight against trafficking in human beings
• Youth education on the principles of tolerance
and non-discrimination
• Protection of human rights and fundamental
freedoms
• Promotion of gender equality
• Constructive engagement of civil society in
achieving the goals of the OSCE