North Macedonia begins its presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Bujar Osmani Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia

North Macedonia officially started today its rotating presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which includes 57 member states.

"It is a great responsibility and I am honored that my country assumes the presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for the year 2023," Bojar Osmani, North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and the new President of the European Organization for 2023, said in a statement today, Sunday. member states and meet their needs," pointing out that the plan is to extend a helping hand to citizens affected by armed conflicts, as well as all those in need of assistance.

Added that the role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is to mitigate crises and support peace, referring to the ongoing conflicts in the region of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

 He made it clear that Ukraine will remain a central priority and a major security issue, and said: "The unjustified war against Ukraine has undermined the European security structure and threatens peace and stability on the continent and beyond."

 He added that North Macedonia's presidency of the European Organization will also focus on supporting sustainable economic growth, environmental cooperation and achieving peace and prosperity for the people of the OSCE region. Human rights will also be supported and tolerance and non-discrimination will be promoted. "North Macedonia will ensure that the OSCE remains in Europe is a vital part of effective multilateral security efforts."