CIS Begins Election Monitoring in Uzbekistan
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has officially kicked off its election observation mission in Tashkent, in anticipation of the upcoming elections for the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis. The primary goal of this mission is to oversee the electoral process and ensure that it is conducted in a transparent and fair manner.
In a meeting held on September 27, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bobur Usmanov, engaged with Denis Trefilov, the CIS Deputy Secretary-General, to outline the objectives and activities of the mission. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that establishing the headquarters of the CIS mission in Tashkent is a crucial step towards facilitating efficient election monitoring.
Moreover, the officials discussed the preparations for the upcoming CIS summit and addressed several matters regarding the organization’s ongoing activities. The meeting was attended by Yevgeny Kozyak, the head of the CIS observation mission, who emphasized the significance of collaborative efforts in overseeing the electoral process.
Overall, the launch of the CIS election observation mission in Tashkent marks a significant milestone in ensuring the integrity and transparency of the upcoming elections for the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis. Through the joint efforts of various stakeholders, including Uzbekistan’s government and the CIS, the mission aims to contribute to a free and fair electoral process in the region.
