UK Closing Statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024
December 6, 2024
“As we conclude this year’s Ministerial Council, I want to thank all participants for their contributions to our discussions on the critical challenges facing our region.
“Since we last gathered, the OSCE has faced unprecedented tests. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to cast a shadow over our collective security. The human toll has been immense, and the humanitarian situation remains dire.
“We have witnessed a worrying rise in authoritarianism and human rights abuses across the OSCE area. Independent media, civil society organizations, and political opponents are facing increasing pressure.
“The security landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. New technologies are creating both opportunities and challenges. We must ensure that these technologies are used for the benefit of our societies, not to undermine them.
“In the face of these challenges, the OSCE remains an indispensable platform for dialogue and cooperation. It is the only organization that brings together all 57 participating States to address security issues from a broad and comprehensive perspective.
“The UK strongly believes that the OSCE must continue to play a vital role in promoting security, stability, and human rights in our region. We are committed to working with all participating States to strengthen the OSCE and make it more effective in addressing the challenges we face.
“As we look forward to the coming year, we must recommit ourselves to the fundamental principles of the OSCE: respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. We must work tirelessly to build a more democratic, just, and secure region for all.
“The UK stands ready to support the OSCE and its participating States in this endeavor. We look forward to working with you all in the months and years to come.”
UK closing statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024
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