Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 3 December 2019, a meeting of the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sodik Safoev with a delegation of the observer mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights led by Cayetana De Zulueta Outram took place.

During the meeting, S. Safoev briefly informed about the large-scale work carried out in Uzbekistan to improve the electoral legislation based on international standards and best foreign practices. It was noted that in Uzbekistan everything is being done to conduct the upcoming elections at a high organizational level in accordance with democratic standards.

It was emphasized that most of the recommendations of international observers at the last elections, including the OSCE observer missions, were implemented in national legislation. As a result, a unified Electoral Code was adopted, information and communication technologies were introduced into the electoral process, and staff training was improved.

In turn, Cayetana De Zulueta Outram expressed appreciation for the information that will help to better understand the features of preparation for the upcoming elections. According to her, the OSCE / ODIHR highly appreciates cooperation with Uzbek partners and the assistance provided in organizing the work of its mission.

A full-fledged OSCE / ODIHR observer mission for the first time participates in the parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan. The mission consists of 11 international experts and 30 long-term observers who will monitor the election campaign in the regions of the country. It is also expected that around 250 short-term observers will participate in the observation on election-day.