Top official warns of pandemic-related setbacks for democracy, human rights in Europe, as Security Council considers Ukraine, Georgia, other crises - World

In the ensuing discussion, delegates reiterated their support for the United Nations working more closely with the OSCE and other regional and subregional organizations. They also welcomed the focus of the Chairperson-in-Office on the women, peace and security agenda and reasserted their respective positions on Ukraine and other hotspot issues on the OSCEs agenda. He went on to welcome the OSCEs creation of an advisory group to address issues related to women, peace and security. The representative of Norway expressed support for the OSCEs comprehensive concept of security and its focus on conflict resolution. Noting that the situation in Ukraine continues to undermine European security, she welcomed the OSCEs engagement.