Serbia takes over as OSCE head

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AFP Vienna
Last Updated : Jan 01 2015 | 6:55 AM IST
Serbia takes over the presidency of the OSCE from Switzerland today, as the multinational body plays a prominent role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, headquartered in Vienna and representing 57 states, was created as an East-West forum during the Cold War.
The OSCE sent hundreds of observers into Ukraine as violence erupted there in April, and took part in talks for a September ceasefire agreement, which failed to stop the fighting.
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic is due to present the priorities of the presidency on January 15 in Vienna.
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First Published: Jan 01 2015 | 6:55 AM IST

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