BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 11. Uzbekistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) discussed ongoing cooperation in migration management and human rights protection, with particular emphasis on safeguarding the rights and legitimate interests of stateless persons.
This was reflected in a statement by the Uzbek Ministry of Internal Affairs.
During the meeting, the parties highlighted Uzbekistan’s efforts to address statelessness and strengthen legal protections for vulnerable populations. They also noted the active participation of representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in UNHCR-supported programs and international events, including regional conferences held in Tashkent and Ashgabat.
According to the participants, involvement in such initiatives has contributed to the development of professional expertise and helped introduce international best practices into Uzbekistan’s citizenship and migration policies.
UNHCR Regional Representative Mahir Safarli commended Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance human rights protections and praised the country’s commitment to constructive cooperation with international organizations.
Following the talks, the sides agreed to continue their dialogue and pursue joint initiatives aimed at further improving migration policy and strengthening the protection of citizens’ rights.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan and the UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) maintain an active collaboration focused on refugee protection, statelessness, and humanitarian logistics, cemented by a signed joint work plan.
