Thursday, July 23, 2009
210 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
United StatesTitle
The Future of the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation
Official Transcript:
Members:
Name:
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Title Text:
Chairman
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement:
Name:
Hon. Ben Cardin
Title Text:
Co-Chairman
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement:
Witnesses:
Name:
Ambassador William Hudson
Title:
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs
Body:
U.S. Department of State
Statement:
Name:
Mr. Sotiris Roussos
Title:
Personal Representative on Mediterranean Partner Affairs
Body:
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement:
Name:
Hon. João Soares
Title:
President
Body:
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement:
This hearing, presided over by the Hon. Alcee Hastings, was held to enhance the relationship between the OSCE participating states and the Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation. Through this partnership with the OSCE participating states, the Mediterranean states of Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia have been and are able to develop their capacity for leadership in the region while simultaneously exchanging expertise with the OSCE participating states.
Along with Congressman Hastings, Commissioners Cardin, McIntyre, Issa, and Aderholt were present as well, along with a representative from Wisconsin. Witnesses included William Hudson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs; Sotiris Roussos, Personal Representative on Mediterranean Partner Affairs, OSCE; and Joᾶo Soares, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
Relevant issues:
Leadership: