OSCE can reach new development level and become more effective structure - N.Nazarbayev

"We carry out this high mission with well-defined objectives which are backed by all OSCE member states. The motto of our chairmanship is four 'T'. The first 'T' means 'trust', the second one - 'tradition', the third - 'transparency', and the fourth - 'tolerance'. We think that the OSCE should take active part in formation of new security architecture. As you know, we have proposed to hold the OSCE Summit in Astana and this idea was supported by all member states. We are grateful for this support", the Head of the State noted.

It was noted that such event has not been held since 1999, after the Istanbul Summit. "At present we together proceed to a work over an agenda of the upcoming top meeting", N.Nazarbayev said. According to him, it is necessary to discuss the most topical security issues in the OSCE responsibility area, situation in Afghanistan and the tolerance issues.

In the President's opinion, organization of the OSCE Summit in Astana will be an important event appealed for the Helsinki spirit revival in new historic conditions. "Today effective adaptation of the Organization to complicated conditions of the XXI century is necessary. Founded in the 'cold war' period, the OSCE is able to reach a new level of development, to become more effective structure which ensures the whole complex of modern security. We can do it only by joining efforts of all Organization participants. Kazakhstan as the OSCE chairman is ready to act for the sake of collective goals and common interests through expanding our contacts", N.Nazarbayev resumed.