Trans-Asian Forum enables to discuss topical issues of OSCE activity - Kazakh President
16:42, 14 May 2010
ALMATY. May 14. KAZINFORM /Aigul Turysbekova/ "Holding of the Trans-Asian Forum is a good opportunity to discuss topical issues of the OSCE activity - Central Asian dimension of regional security, particularly the situation in Kyrgyzstan, rehabilitation of Afghanistan, important aspects of socio-economic development, environmental protection and humanitarian sphere", Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev's welcoming address to participants of the Trans-Asian Parliamentary Forum "The OSCE Eurasian Dimension", which was opened in Almaty today, reads.
"Today the Eurasian dimension is essential for ensuring security and cooperation throughout and beyond the OSCE area. The forum is an important step to the formation of a truly integrated perception of security in the OSCE region."
"We are glad to invite Chairman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and EU Troika representatives to take part in the 3rd CICA Summit that will be held in Turkey in June. It will allow to lay foundation for future cooperation of the European and Asian systems of security and preventive diplomacy."