UN High Commissioner commends reforms in Uzbekistan
01/06/2017 10:48
UN High Commissioner commends reforms in Uzbekistan
01/06/2017 10:48
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein commended the Government of Uzbekistan for its current reforms to harmonise the national system with international human rights standards.
In his message to the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein said: “I am writing to express my appreciation for the support extended in the run-up to and during my visit to Uzbekistan on 10 and 11 May 2017”.
“I was honoured to meet with you and to discuss matters of mutual concern. This was my first visit to your country, and I would like to thank you and your colleagues for the excellent work undertaken in preparing and organizing the trip,” he said.
“I commend, once again, the Government of Uzbekistan for its current reforms to harmonise the national system with international human rights standards. During my visit, I noted with interest the early moves of the Government to establish structures and modalities for the implementation of the recommendations of the UN Human Rights Mechanisms, such as the National Human Rights Action Plan, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights added.
“I hope that the implementation of the Action Strategy for 2017-2021 aligned with human rights priorities will yield further positive results on the ground,” he added.
“I am grateful for Uzbekistan’s positive engagement with my Office in Geneva, and I am looking forward to an extended cooperation with my Regional Office for Central Asia,” Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein added.
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