Albania takes over the OSCE Chairmanship
01.01.2020
On 1 January 2020 Albania assumed the Chairmanship of the OSCE. “Taking over the OSCE Chair is a truly historic moment for Albania: from a country under a cruel communist regime that opposed the Helsinki spirit, we have become one honored to lead this organization. Chairing the OSCE marks the highlight of our significant transformation,” said Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Edi Rama today as he assumed the post of Chairperson-in-Office of the regional security organization.
“Our vision for the 2020 Albanian Chair of the OSCE is guided by three important objectives: focusing on the basics by implementing together, in good faith, the encompassing set of our political commitments; making a difference on the ground, be it when preventing the escalation of a conflict, monitoring elections or supporting reforms, or improving the security and prosperity of our citizens; and continuing to strengthen the dialogue inspired by the 30th anniversary of the Charter of Paris,” said Rama.
The OSCE Chair is held for one calendar year by the OSCE participating State designated as such by a decision of the Ministerial Council. The function of the Chairperson-in-Office is exercised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of that State.