Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu has been welcomed to the Permanent Council, with congratulations on his recent appointment and birthday. His leadership comes at a pivotal time for European security, with the United States expressing firm support for his mandate. The U.S. emphasizes the importance of promoting political dialogue among participating states and overseeing the work of the Secretariat and field operations.
The focus remains on upholding Helsinki Final Act principles across all three security dimensions, especially in response to Russia's aggression. There is a call for a nimble Secretariat and agile field operations to apply the OSCE's comprehensive concept of security effectively. The U.S. urges consensus on adopting a Unified Budget, highlighting the Secretary General's role in this effort.
Coordination among the Secretariat, autonomous institutions, and field operations is deemed essential for advancing comprehensive security. The organization is recognized as vital in strengthening regional security, with assurances of full support from participating states.