On February 12, members of the delegation that arrived in Uzbekistan, led by the Director of Programmes of the UK’s Westminster Foundation for Democracy Devin O’Shaughnessy and Senior Programme Manager for Europe and Central Asia Chris Levick met with Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan S.Otamuratov.
During the meeting, it was noted that relationship between Uzbekistan and the UK is developing in many areas. It was emphasized that inter-parliamentary cooperation is of great importance in strengthening the legal framework of bilateral relations.
At the meeting, guests were provided with information about the bicameral parliament of Uzbekistan, the activities of the Institute of Problems of Legislation and Parliamentary Studies, established under the Oliy Majlis, the structure of the Legislative Chamber, and political parties.
Members of the British delegation praised the reforms implemented in accordance with the Action Strategy on five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021.
During the negotiations, the sides exchanged views on strengthening relations in scientific and analytical sphere with the Institute of Problems of Legislation and Parliamentary Studies under the Oliy Majlis.
Members of the WFD delegation also held negotiations at the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
