Official visit of the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan to Poland: meeting with the representative of OSCE/ODIHR

As it is known, Feruza Eshmatova, the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman), is participating in the Human Dimension Conference held in Warsaw, Poland. The prestigious event, organized in cooperation with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), facilitates dialogue on the implementation of all commitments under the OSCE human security measures. As part of her visit to Poland, on October 9, 2024, the Ombudsman met with the Acting Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Tea Jaliashvili.

During the discussion, topics included the organization of elections for the deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Councils of People’s Deputies, amendments to the electoral legislation, and cooperation with civil society institutions actively participating in public oversight.

Ms. Jaliashvili, in turn, noted that she follows the electoral processes in Uzbekistan and expressed her readiness to collaborate in studying best practices for fulfilling international human rights commitments and implementing them in the context of our country.

At the conclusion of the meeting, which took place in a cordial and constructive spirit, the parties exchanged views on prospective cooperation projects.

Press Service of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman)