The President of Uzbekistan discusses the expansion of multifaceted cooperation with the OSCE

On May 21, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who arrived in Uzbekistan for an official visit.

The parties discussed further development of cooperation with the OSCE across the economic, environmental, political, and human dimensions.

The sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of open and constructive dialogue and the steadily strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the OSCE and its specialized institutions. The Organization’s leadership regularly visits Uzbekistan, and OSCE ODIHR missions actively monitor electoral processes in the country.

The results of joint projects to counter transnational threats, reform the judicial and legal system, promote gender equality, protect human rights, and support media development were particularly highlighted.

The parties also emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in priority areas such as countering cybercrime, advancing digitalization and artificial intelligence, professional development, youth support, and promoting the green agenda.

An agreement was reached to develop a new cooperation roadmap and to hold a series of joint events in Uzbekistan and at OSCE venues.

The sides also exchanged views on current regional and international issues.

UzA