VALLETTA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Switzerland will chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, in his capacity as chair-in-office of the OSCE, announced on Monday.
The decision was reached by consensus among the 57 OSCE participating states, marking a "significant milestone" in ensuring the OSCE's continuity and resilience, according to a statement of Borg's office. Finland will assume the chairpersonship from Malta on Jan. 1, 2025, before passing it to Switzerland the following year.
"Switzerland's leadership will be instrumental in steering the OSCE through these challenging times," Borg said, stressing its experience, commitment to multilateralism, and dedication to advancing peace and security.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Vienna, OSCE is the world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization, comprising 57 participating states across Europe, northern and central Asia, and North America. ■