French Foreign Minister Védrine to address OSCE Permanent Council

VIENNA, 12 February 1998 - On Thursday, 12 February, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, Hubert Védrine, will address the Permanent Council Meeting of the OSCE. He is expected to speak about the OSCE's role in the European security architecture and on the French position on the development of a Charter on European Security. He also plans to address the question of stability in southeastern Europe as well as other regional issues of particular concern to the Organization.

Mr. Védrine's speech will be available by request from the press office. Please contact Ms. Florence Le Clezio, tel. 514 36 180, after 11:30.Photo Opportunity:

Time: 10:00 (please arrive at 9:45)

Place: Hofburg Congress Centre, Heldenplatz 1, Neuer Saal, 2nd Floor

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