Six Years as the Secretary General of the BSEC PERMIS: Personal thoughts and suggestions by Ambassador (a.h.) Michael B. Christides

Abstract

The BSEC Organisation was founded in 1992 as a platform for dialogue and exchange of views at the highest level, and has matured through the years into a concrete, dynamic vehicle for the promotion of economic cooperation among its Members and beyond, serving as a first-level confidence building mechanism. Yet, the uncertainty and instability of a fragile region cast their shadow on the effectiveness and performance of the Organization feeding its stagnation. As the 30th Anniversary of BSEC approaches, it is imperative to evaluate, reform and adapt to the challenges and needs of today in order to unlock the Organization’s full potential for a greater and more effective regional economic cooperation.

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