Representatives of the Center for Non-Proliferation and Export Control took part in a reception organized on behalf of the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Ambassador Alexey Rogov, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
The diplomatic reception dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the OSCE Helsinki Final Act took place on the evening of 28 July 2025 at the Novotel Bishkek City Center. The opening speeches were given by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Ambassador Alexey Rogov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Almaz Imangaziyev. The festive event was attended by representatives of state bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic, international organizations, foreign diplomatic missions in Bishkek, non-governmental organizations and partners for cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.
Recall that the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Final Act, the Helsinki Accords or the Helsinki Declaration, is a document signed by the heads of 35 states in the capital of Finland, Helsinki, on July 30 – August 1, 1975.
The Helsinki Accords are important as an important step in easing international tensions during the Cold War and in the further formation of the European security system. They laid the foundation for cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe, as well as for strengthening human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The agreements helped ease tensions between the Eastern and Western blocs by recognizing the inviolability of the borders that emerged after World War II. The agreements obliged the participating states to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, which was an important step in promoting democratic values and principles.
The Helsinki Accords promoted cooperation between countries in various fields, such as economics, science and culture.
The document also included measures to strengthen mutual confidence, such as notification of military exercises and the exchange of military observers.
The Helsinki Accords formed the basis of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which continues to play an important role in ensuring security and cooperation in Europe.
