OSCE Reps Call to Extend OSCE Office in Armenia

President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Christine Muttonen (Photo: OSCE)

VIENNA, Austria (OSCE)””The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Austrian parliamentarian Christine Muttonen, on January 13 called for the immediate agreement on the extension of mandates of OSCE field operations, some of which are currently being held up by representatives of OSCE countries.

“Field missions have long been the crown jewel of the OSCE, both helping OSCE countries to live up to their commitments through practical project work and representing a vital element of the Organization’s outreach capacity. The excellent work being done by our professionals in the field is now effectively being held hostage by diplomats in Vienna, some of whom are vetoing this most important work of the Organization,”