Lavrov: OSCE existence as "untraditional forum" dragged out
Russian stands for reorganization of the OSCE and establishment of exact rules of its existence, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov when addressing the members of the Uruguayan National Congress.
"The OSCE should function as a regional organization with precise rules excluding any manipulation or abuse. Existence of the OSCE as "untraditional forum" has been dragged out," Mr Lavrov said, RIA Novosti reports.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was founded upon conclusion of Helsinki Accords in 1975 confirming the inviolability of borders of post-war Europe and guarantees of human rights observance.
"The OSCE should function as a regional organization with precise rules excluding any manipulation or abuse. Existence of the OSCE as "untraditional forum" has been dragged out," Mr Lavrov said, RIA Novosti reports.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was founded upon conclusion of Helsinki Accords in 1975 confirming the inviolability of borders of post-war Europe and guarantees of human rights observance.
