Wednesday, February 13, 2008
B-318 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
United StatesTitle
Finland’s Leadership in the OSCE
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:
Name:
Hon. Chris Smith
Title Text:
Ranking Minority Member
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement:
Witnesses:
Name:
Minister Ilkka Kanerva
Title:
Mininster for Foreign Affairs
Body:
Finland
Statement:
The hearing focused on Finland’s plans and priorities as well as challenges confronting the OSCE in 2008 and beyond. Additionally, the hearing addressed election observation activities by the OSCE; prospects for OSCE continued engagement in Kosovo; ongoing initiatives to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance; and the CFE Treaty.
Relevant issues:
Leadership: