The main discussion topics included Poland’s cooperation with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in the areas of promoting democracy and the rule of law, as well as the Office’s endeavour to monitor human rights violations committed by the Russian troops in Ukraine. Moreover, Director Telalian presented the priorities she undertakes to tackle while in office. 

During the talks, Minister Sikorski reaffirmed Poland’s support for ODIHR’s activity, emphasising the human dimension of its work, which is also the theme of its annual review meetings held in Warsaw. 
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The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) carries out general election observation missions at the invitation of the organising country.