Thank you, Mr Chair.

Congratulations to the Director, Representative and High Commissioner on the work they have done in their first few months in office. Please rest assured of the UK’s continued support for - and commitment to - the success of the OSCE, including the autonomous institutions.

But since we are in Warsaw, allow me to extend particular thanks for ODIHR’s support, and assistance to participating States in the last twelve months.

And finally, thank you to the Chair in Office, and Poland, our hosts, for their efforts and perseverance in arranging this Conference.

By holding States to account for implementation of our shared commitments on human rights and democratic institutions, these Conferences sit at the centre of the human dimension and the OSCE’s concept of comprehen

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