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ALMATY, Kazakhstan

MOSCOW, Russia

Every year on the International Day of Peace, the United Nations calls on warring parties to lay down their arms and observe a 24-hour global ceasefire. The symbolism of a day without fighting is a crucial reminder that conflict can and must come to an end. But peace is about much more than putting…

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan

Prepared in response to the request of the General Assembly and in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, the Guidance aims to inform the design and management of mediation processes. It is intended as a resource for mediators, States and other actors supporting mediation efforts but is…

In December 2016, UNRCCA has published a new fact sheet describing the Centre and its annual activities. To view, please click on the link below. Fact Sheet on the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)

This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this, the Organization’s…

New York [as delivered] It is a great pleasure to join the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at this special meeting. Since the founding of the Shanghai Five in 1996 and its transformation into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2001, the SCO has played an increasingly important…

HAMBURG, Germany Delivered by Mr. Petko Draganov, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia I am pleased to send greetings to the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. I deeply appreciate…