John S MacGregor

For the second week in a row, positive news from Central Asia in the PC: As Chair, 🇫🇮 welcomes the 31 March meeting between the Presidents of #Tajikistan, #Kyrgyzstan, and #Uzbekistan, where the Treaty on Allied Relations between the three countries officially came into force 🤝

These "Helsinki Principles" -- also known as the OSCE "Decalogue" -- are the key to what was agreed in 1975, and what still guides the @OSCE today.

Boosting financial security! 🛡️ OSCE workshop focuses on risk-based supervision, aligning Turkmenistan with FATF standards. Key to combating money laundering. #RiskManagement #FATF #OSCE #Turkmenistan newscentralasia.net/2025/03/27/osc…

Turkmenistan unites with global efforts against terrorism. OSCE workshop, with experts from Berlin Police & UN, focused on risk management & human rights. #CounterTerrorism #InternationalCooperation #OSCE newscentralasia.net/2025/04/10/osc…

OSCE-organized regional workshop on border crossing point management held in Ashgabat! Officials from 5 Central Asian countries participated. 💬In his address at the opening of the regional event, John MacGregor, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, said: “The OSCE supports the efforts of the government of Turkmenistan to foster greater bilateral and regional co-operation among border, customs and migration services, as well as law-enforcement, veterinary, and sanitary agencies of the participating States by promoting the exchange of best practices on management of border crossing points, integrated or co-ordinated border management, and data sharing.” @Amb_MacGregor #OSCE #BorderManagement #CentralAsia newscentralasia.net/2025/03/07/man…

The Helsinki Principles 👇👇👇

It‘s a wrap! This year‘s Annual HoM mtg focused on @OSCE impact in view of @Finland_OSCE priorities during #OSCE25FI. Thx to field operations who shared good practices from the ground on safety of journalists, secure borders, regional youth dialogue and removing chemical waste.

Teaching young people financial literacy strengthens their resilience and reduces vulnerabilities to exploitation by criminal groups. Pleased to open today’s launch event of @OSCE financial literacy study. #OSCE25FI @UKOSCE @BDzhusupov

🌍 "When addressing security, we must also consider the climate dimension of it – water, food, and energy security. These are essential for human security." Kerstin Stendahl, Special Representative of the @OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Climate and Security ⬇️ #OSCE25FI

Adoption of the Helsinki Final Act was an expression of the human yearning for freedom and peace. This desire remains the essence of @OSCE’s work today. I had the pleasure of speaking at the national opening of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship.   um.fi/speeches/-/ass…

In cooperation with @WWFSuomi, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs introduces guidelines for sustainable meeting practices. These principles will be observed in all events of the OSCE Chairpersonship organised in Finland in 2025. #OSCE25FI Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

The Helsinki Principles are a reminder of what we can achieve through cooperation and trust. Finland’s task as the @OSCE Chair is to ensure that our shared principles are not merely memories of the past. #OSCE25FI @Finland_OSCE

Turkmenistan participates in the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta. Deputy Minister Bashimova emphasizes the importance of cooperation with the OSCE in strengthening regional stability and promoting dialogue. #Turkmenistan #OSCE #Valletta newscentralasia.net/2024/12/06/the…

OSCE organized a training course in Ashgabat to enhance passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation skills for aviation security personnel. #AviationSecurity #OSCE #Turkmenistan newscentralasia.net/2024/12/09/osc…

.@OSCE fosters dialogue on critical infrastructure resilience in Central Asia and beyond Co-Organized by OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the OSCE Office of Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat osce.org/node/581707

Building bridges for a secure future! 🤝 The 2nd Ashgabat Conference brought together parliamentarians from 18 countries to discuss dialogue and cooperation. #OSCEPA #Turkmenistan #parliamentarydiplomacy newscentralasia.net/2024/11/29/mul…

A historic moment for regional cooperation! 🤝 The Ashgabat Conference brought together parliamentarians from across the OSCE region to discuss peace, security, and sustainable development. #Turkmenistan #OSCE #parliamentarydiplomacy @Amb_MacGregor newscentralasia.net/2024/11/28/the…

II Ashgabat Conference on parliamentary diplomacy in the OSCE Area opened today in #Turkmenistan with welcoming remarks from OSCE PA President @PiaKauma, Speaker of Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova, and Head of @OSCE Center in Ashgabat @Amb_MacGregor

At @oscepa 2nd Ashgabat Conference on Parliamentary Diplomacy: #Dialogue as a tool for building bridges for a secure and peaceful future; delighted to join PA Pres @PiaKauma and Turkmenistan #Majlis Speaker Gulmanova to speak at opening session.

At the meeting with the Speaker of Turkmen Parliament in #Ashgabat, OSCE PA President @PiaKauma and Special Representative on #CentralAsia @Farah_Karimi highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy and regional cooperation in addressing common challenges