Work of the Finnish OSCE Chairmanship to continue, says new Finnish
Foreign Minister

armradio.am
05.04.2008 11:26

Alexander Stubb was appointed as Foreign Minister of Finland today. The
new Minister, serving also as the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, pledged to
push ahead with Finland’s Chairmanship priorities.

`The Finnish Chairmanship will pursue the detailed schedule of work
that builds on the OSCE’s strengths as a forum for dialogue and a
platform for action across Europe," the new Chairman-in-Office said.

Priorities of the 2008 Finnish OSCE Chairmanship include progress
towards resolving the region’s protracted conflicts, enhancing
engagement with Afghanistan as well as co-operation on maritime and
inland waterways, combating trafficking in human beings, promoting
tolerance and non-discrimination and gender equality.