pa rt I Methods of Implementation D. Counter-Terrorism Network Maastricht 2003 (Decisions: Decision No. 6/03 on Terms of Reference for the OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network) The Ministerial Council, Decides to establish the OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network (CTN) in accordance with the terms of reference for the Network contained in the annex to this decision. (Annex to Decision No. 6/03: OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network: Terms of Reference) The primary purpose of the OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network (CTN) is to promote the strengthening of co-ordination of counter-terrorism measures and information-sharing between OSCE participating States. In particular, it aims to strengthen the liaison between the delegations of participating States, counter-terrorism officials in capitals and the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU).* The Network facilitates timely exchanges of information on counter-terrorism programmes, training and legal developments initiated by the OSCE and participating States, as well as on open-source analyses concerning trends in terrorist phenomena. The primary emphasis will be placed on supporting and supplementing the work of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee in implementing Security Council resolution 1373. The CTN is not intended to be a conduit for intelligence or other sensitive information, nor does it seek to duplicate functions of other international and regional law-enforcement networks. Each government will designate a principal liaison to serve, through its OSCE delegation, as the principal contact point with the ATU on counter-terrorism matters. The principal liaison will ensure that communications from the ATU are forwarded to the appropriate government authorities in the capital concerned, and that the ATU and delegations are similarly informed in a timely manner of relevant developments in the participating State. In order to foster co-ordination, communications through the CounterTerrorism Network passing between the ATU and a principal liaison will in principle be transmitted through the OSCE delegation of the State concerned. Responsibilities of the ATU 1. Inform participating States of bilateral as well as multilateral training opportunities related to counter-terrorism matters, and work with principal liaisons to take full advantage of such programmes. 2. Co-ordinate and facilitate OSCE counter-terrorism activities, including capacitybuilding assistance programmes, training and contingency-preparedness workshops, with a view to effectively utilizing resources and averting duplication. * The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) has supported the development of such regional networks to strengthen co-operation and co-ordination. The Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE), within the Organization of American States, has already developed a regional hemispheric network of national points of contact. The ATU is grateful for and acknowledges CICTE’s advice and assistance in developing the OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network. OSCE Human Dimension Commitments 21