OSCE Partners for Cooperation in Asia include Japan (1992), South Korea (1994), Thailand (2000), Afghanistan (2003), and Australia (2009). Asian Partners for Cooperation participate as observers in the OSCE Ministerial Council Meetings and on a rotating basis host the annual Asian Partners for Cooperation conference, which provides the opportunity to exchange views and contribute to further developments in the OSCE's relationship with its partners in the region.
The global authoritarianism and corruption emanating from China have made this grouping all the more important as a forum to share experiences and best practices regarding the promotion of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Staff Contact: Paul Massaro, policy advisor