Unfortunately, today, one participating State continues to show contempt for the OSCEвЂ™s foundational principles through repeated, blatant, purposeful challenges to the resolve of this Organization. Unless we all demonstrate the political will to abide by these principles and commitments, the Organization overall becomes weaker and less effective, and the peace and security of the OSCE region would be in jeopardy. We agree that this should be our overarching priority this year. The first of these is to safeguard the European security order by defending and championing the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and the goals of the Paris Charter. We appreciate the words of friends and partners around the world who expressed their faith in the strength of the United StatesвЂ™ democracy вЂ“ including yours, Foreign Minister Linde.ДЇoreign Minister Linde, we welcome your clear statement of your top priorities for the OSCE in 2021 and look forward to working together on these important issues. That we are tested, should never cause anyone вЂ“ allies, friends, or anyone who chooses to become an adversary вЂ“ to doubt the strength of AmericaвЂ™s democratic institutions or our people. Our democracy has been tested in the past, and it will be tested again in the future. President-elect Biden will be inaugurated on January 20. Our democratic process in the United States will continue. political spectrum have called for those responsible to be held to account under law, and that process is ongoing. As Secretary Pompeo said, lawlessness, rioting, and violence are always unacceptable. Capitol on January 6 in Washington D.C., which aimed to disrupt the work of AmericaвЂ™s elected representatives. I do want to begin by addressing the storming of the U.S. Gilmore IIIДЇoreign Minister Linde, the United States welcomes you to the Permanent Council as OSCE Chair-in-Office for 2021. Response to the Opening Address by the CiO and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Ann LindeДЄs delivered by Ambassador James S. On the 45th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.United States FSC Chairpersonship 2021 January-April.Permanent Council Decisions on the 2021 ASRC and Unified Budget.Response to the Report by the Coordinator of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities.

Opening Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague.Closing Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Meeting.Response to the Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Igli Hasani.Report by the Project Coordinator in Ukraine.Response to the Address of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions.On RussiaвЂ™s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.Joint Statement On The Situation In Belarus.

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