Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis, the OSCE chairperson-in-office, said among other things, she had discussed OSCE mission presence in Georgia at a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, in Washington on February 26.

“I was encouraged to hear Secretary Clinton's strong support for the OSCE, in particular for the Organization's work on the ground in Georgia, before, during and after the crisis," the Greek Foreign Minister said. “It is clear from my discussions with Secretary Clinton and others in Washington that there is broad agreement that the OSCE's presence in the region is needed more than ever.”