BAKU, 15 October 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Azerbaijan today.
Minister Valtonen met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku.
Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen commended Azerbaijan’s willingness to take steps towards peace and the normalization of relations with Armenia. Based on a joint appeal to the OSCE from Armenia and Azerbaijan, Finland proposed a decision to close the Minsk process and related structures at the Ministerial Council meeting on 25 August and it was approved unanimously on 1 September by all 57 participating States.
“The decision to close the Minsk process and its related structures reflects the concrete progress made by Azerbaijan and Armenia in their pursuit of reconciliation and normalized ties. Building connections between people at every level of society is vital for true reconciliation. The OSCE stands ready to support initiatives that foster enduring peace and stability, especially for communities long impacted by conflict,” Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen said.
Due to unexpected changes in the schedule, the meeting with Azerbaijani civil society representatives is being scheduled for next week.
The Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship will continue to engage civil society, emphasizing that inclusive dialogue is essential for promoting democratic values and strengthening stability.
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Greater efforts are needed to counter the growing hostility toward migrants and refugees, increasingly fuelled by disinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric, which is weakening solidarity and respect for human rights across the OSCE region, said participants at a side event of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference organised by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
“Fear-driven narratives do not only harm migrants and refugees, but also weaken our democracies. That is why we are redoubling our efforts to support states and civil society in countering disinformation, protecting human rights defenders and promoting inclusive communities built on truth, dignity and solidarity,” said Julia Gebhard, Deputy Head of the Democratization Department at ODIHR.
The positive reception of Ukrainian refugees in many countries of the OSCE region has demonstrated that welcoming people in need is both possible and beneficial, enriching societies and also often boosting economies. At the same time, human rights defenders, NGOs and local communities that support migrants often face harassment and even criminal sanctions.
Closer cooperation between international organizations, national and local actors and civil society is crucial to counter fear-driven narratives and protect human rights. ODIHR’s forthcoming COMPASS project will work to strengthen migration management and integration frameworks across the OSCE region, helping to protect the human rights of migrants and build more inclusive communities.