Written question asked by Lord Bowness (Crossbench) on Monday, 5 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to secure an agreement within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on (1) a budget, and (2) a Chair-in-Office, for 2024.

Answer: We recognise the challenges faced by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a result of Russia's weaponisation of the consensus principle, including delaying critical decisions on the budget and 2024 Chair. We fully support the efforts of current Chair, North Macedonian Foreign Minister Osmani, to reach an agreement on next year's budget and to alleviate immediate financial pressures. We are also working closely with like-minded countries on options for reaching consensus on next year's chair.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL8194
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Finance Public appointments Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk