Poland remains convinced of urgent need to launch process of adjusting OSCE to its rapidly changing security environment - Polish FM R. Sidorski

The Minister of Poland says that holding the Summit now is not a risk-free venture. Its failure would be detrimental to the region security dialogue. We took this risk knowingly, in order to finally overcome the deadlock and overhaul security in our region. There is no need to invent a wheel; we just have to reinvent the OSCE, he noted and proposed 5 steps in this direction.

"The first step will be to find effective ways of addressing cases of non-compliance and assisting those unable to improve their implementation record unaided. A litmus test of our dedication to changing our security relations will be our response to the existing and emerging conflicts and crises", R. Sikorski said.

"The second step will be to determine which measures contribute to settling protracted conflicts.

The third step is to ensure the success of the current dialogue on the modernization of arms control regimes and confidence building measures. The outcome of these negotiations will have a vital impact on the character of our future security relations", the Foreign Minister stressed.

"The fourth step is to develop and modernize our ability to combat transnational threats. As these threats emerge outside the OSCE area (as Afghanistan) we must have the courage and determination to extend the scope of the OSCEs engagement and we must establish effective cooperative ties with our key international partners.
And the last step is imperative all participating states of the OSCE fully adhere to democratic values and human rights standards throughout the process of reinventing the OSCE", R. Sikorski concluded.