64. Recalling the devastating consequences of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents, and expressing grave concern regarding nuclear energy projects in OSCE participating States on highly seismic and other environmentally or otherwise hazardous sites, which pose a direct threat to human life, the environment and security, 65. Recognizing that corruption, trade in conflict minerals and money laundering are potential sources of political tension that undermine the stability and security of participating States, contributing to global threats such as terrorism and transnational organized crime, 66. Recognizing that good governance, transparency and accountability are key elements for economic growth, trade, investment and sustainable development, thereby contributing to stability, security and respect for human rights in the OSCE area, 67. Welcoming the Austrian OSCE Chairmanship’s objective of “greening the economy” which aims to support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by all participating States, 68. Welcoming preparation by the Office of the Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) of the 2nd Preparatory Meeting of the 25th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, which was held 14-16 June 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan, under the theme “Green Economy as catalyst for sustainable development, security and stability,” 69. Recognizing that corruption and money laundering are potential sources of political tension that undermine the stability and security of participating States, contributing to global threats such as terrorism and transnational organized crime, 70. Welcoming the opportunity provided by Expo 2017, being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, under the theme “Energy of the Future”, which highlights the vital subject of alternative energy sources, 71. Recognizing that water is essential for life and that a suitable supply of high-quality water is a prerequisite for economic and social progress, 72. Welcoming the efforts of the Office of the Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) in support of participating States’ endeavours to promote good water governance and strengthen transboundary water co-operation in the South Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe, 73. Recalling the Athens Ministerial Council Decision No. 5/09 on migration management, which underscored “the importance of mainstreaming migration policies into economic, social, environmental, development and security strategies and addressing migration management through co-operative, comprehensive and cross-dimensional approaches”, 74. Concerned by the size and direction of migration flows within, from and into the OSCE area which have been magnified, diversified, and accelerated, 75. Recognizing the OSCE commitments to address legal and orderly migration, protection of migrants’ personal and social welfare, attention to recruitment practices as well as the 9

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