Uzbekistan Ratifies Extradition Treaty with Hungary

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law ratifying the Treaty between the Republic of Uzbekistan and Hungary on extradition, which was originally signed in Budapest on 20 May 2025.

The document establishes a legal framework for cooperation between the two countries in the field of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and is aimed at strengthening collaboration in combating crime.

The treaty provides detailed regulations governing the procedures and conditions for extradition, including the process for submitting and reviewing requests, as well as the grounds under which extradition may be refused. Particular attention is given to guarantees ensuring the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of individuals subject to extradition.

The ratification of the agreement creates additional legal instruments to improve the effectiveness of efforts against transnational crime and contributes to the further development of Uzbek-Hungarian cooperation in the legal sphere.

The adoption of the law also ensures the fulfillment of Uzbekistan’s international obligations and reinforces the principle of the rule of law within the system of international relations of the state.