EU ready to support ongoing strategy of irreversible reforms in Uzbekistan
The progress achieved in the field of ensuring interests and human rights, as well as further steps to expand practical cooperation with EU institutions, were considered during the meeting of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the delegation of the European Union, held on April 18.

According to the press service of the head of state, the European side was represented at the reception by EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore and Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala.
“The current high level and productive nature of multifaceted cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union were noted with deep satisfaction. Active contacts continue at all levels. In recent years, thanks to the GSP+ conditions presented by the European side, there has been a dynamic growth in the volume of mutual trade and the number of successful investment projects. In addition, significant events are being held in the field of cultural-humanitarian exchange,” the report reads.
EU representatives reiterated their strong support for the ongoing strategy of irreversible reforms in Uzbekistan. The importance of the upcoming referendum on amendments to the Constitution was emphasized. In particular, the European side welcomed the planned changes that provide for further strengthening of guarantees of human rights and freedoms, including the introduction of the Miranda rules and habeas corpus, social and environmental rights, youth rights, the development of civil society institutions and the consolidation of the abolition of the death penalty.
In the course of the meeting, topical aspects of the regional agenda were also discussed. Issues of preparation for upcoming joint events were considered.
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