The key facts

  • On October 22, a meeting was held between the President of Uzbekistan and the OSCE PA Chairperson
  • The Assembly's participation in election observation in Uzbekistan and the work of the country's permanent delegation were noted
  • They agreed to adopt a joint 'roadmap' of new priority areas of cooperation

Meeting with the OSCE PA Chairperson

On October 22, a meeting took place between the President of Uzbekistan and the Chairperson of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. According to the Kun.uz publication, the meeting addressed prospects for further development of cooperation with the OSCE and its Parliamentary Assembly, including inter-parliamentary dialogue. The positive pace of contacts with this structure was noted with satisfaction.

Current interaction

A permanent delegation of Uzbekistan operates within the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and Assembly representatives regularly take part in observing elections in the country. Constructive interaction has been established in the fields of ecology, migration, and transport; a representative of Uzbekistan is included in the Assembly's special committee on migration.

Outcomes of the talks

The sides also exchanged views on international issues, including the development of regional partnership in Central Asia. To expand practical cooperation, an agreement was reached to adopt a joint 'roadmap' that will define new priority areas.