Georgia approaches its Chairmanship with a clear set of priorities, which we intend to pursue in close cooperation with all participating states. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia said this during her speech at the OSCE forum in Vienna [as it known, Georgia has become the Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation].

"The security situation across the OSCE area continues to be deeply concerning and demands our urgent attention. In particular, the war in Ukraine continues to significantly affect the security environment across the OSCE area and underscores the urgent need to uphold and respect the principles on which this Organization is based. We are witnessing a continued erosion of the trust and predictability that underpin our shared security framework. The implementation of agreed commitments, including those enshrined in the Vienna Document and other confidence- and security-building measures, faces ongoing challenges.

The risk reduction mechanisms are under strain, transparency and military predictability are at a low point, and opportunities for dialogue are too often limited by political or security constraints.

These include the proliferation of advanced military technologies, the expansion of cyber operations with potential security consequences, and hybrid threats that blur the lines between conventional and unconventional forms of conflict.

The FSC must respond to these challenges not only by reinforcing existing commitments but also by fostering innovation, enhancing cooperation, and sharing best practices among participating States. In this context, Georgia firmly believe that restoring respect for agreed principles and rebuilding confidence among participating States must remain at the center of collective efforts. Georgia approaches its Chairmanship with a clear set of priorities, which we intend to pursue in close cooperation with all participating States.

Against this backdrop, the FSC must continue to serve as a central platform for dialogue, transparency, and risk reduction. Its work remains essential for enabling peace, stability, and security across the OSCE area. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this Forum continues to fulfill its mandate effectively and inclusively. Guided by the mandate of the Forum and building on the work of previous Chairmanships, Georgia will focus on the following priority areas within its Security Dialogues.

The first Security Dialogue will be dedicated to strengthening compliance with the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, including the exchange of best practices on national implementation mechanisms and measures that support its effective application.

The second Security Dialogue will address the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. Armed conflicts continue to have disproportionate and multidimensional effects on women and girls, while women also play an essential role in sustaining social resilience and contributing to peacebuilding and recovery efforts.

The third Security Dialogue will be devoted to conflict-related human rights violations under the Code of Conduct. It will seek to strengthen participating States` understanding of their obligations to prevent such violations, including through an examination of the interrelationship between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in armed conflict situations, as well as measures to ensure their effective implementation and compliance at the national level. Across all three priority areas, Georgia will emphasize the importance of translating commitments into practical implementation", - stated Maka Botchorishvili.