35th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act marked

August the 1st is the date on which the Helsinki Final Act was signed 35 years ago. In this connection the OSCE Chairman-in-Office and the Secretary of State of Kazakhstan, Kanat Saudabayev, stated that this document is as important and timely now as it was 35 years ago.

This act, signed by 35 states, was a decisive step towards easing international tensions in the period of the 'cold war' and created a new security system in Europe, and this system - the OSCE - still exists. However, due to recent developments, all OSCE members should be ready to face new threats. Therefore, according to Mr Saudabayev, the forthcoming summit in Astana is of immense importance.