The Principality of Monaco participated in the 32nd Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), held in Vienna from December 4 to 5, 2025. Monaco was represented by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Government Counsellor–Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, accompanied by Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano, Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, and Deputy Permanent Representative Jean-Laurent Imbert.
The annual meeting brought together delegations from the OSCE’s 57 participating states, including around forty foreign ministers. This year’s discussions were largely dominated by the ongoing situation in Ukraine, alongside a broader debate on the need to reform the organisation so that it can respond more effectively to evolving geopolitical and security challenges.
In her address, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï condemned the repeated violations of international law, pointing in particular to the intensification of missile strikes, ongoing airspace incursions over several European countries and the rise of disinformation campaigns. She welcomed the creation of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and noted the upcoming December 16 opening for signatures of the convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.
The Minister reaffirmed Monaco’s continued support for the Ukrainian people and expressed deep concern over the fate of Ukrainian children unlawfully transferred to Russia or territories under Russian occupation. She also announced Monaco’s intention to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, an initiative spearheaded by Canada.
Looking ahead to Monaco’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, scheduled from May to November 2026, Berro-Amadeï emphasised the Principality’s aim to strengthen cooperation between the OSCE and the Council of Europe. She highlighted the value of exchanging best practices in conflict prevention, institutional resilience and the protection of human rights.
On the sidelines of the Ministerial Council, she held bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Andorra and Malta to discuss issues of shared interest.
This Ministerial gathering closed a pivotal year marking the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, the founding document of the OSCE. Switzerland is set to assume the Chairmanship of the organisation on January 1.
