“Adoption of the mandate for the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku is an important step towards continuing a mutually beneficial co-operation between the OSCE and the Republic of Azerbaijan aimed at implementing OSCE principles and commitments”, stressed Kozhara. “The decision provides a positive cooperative response to the willingness of the Government of Azerbaijan to make further progress in this regard”.

The mandate of the Project Co-ordinator in Baku will enter into force on 1 January 2014. The Project Co-ordinator will build on the valuable work done by the OSCE Office in Baku.