Events
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities to visit Uzbekistan
When
31 March 2008 (All day) - 3 April 2008 (All day)
Where
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
In his meetings with the Foreign Minister, Acting Public Education Minister and national minorities, Mr. Vollebaek will seek information on Uzbekistan's efforts to promote harmony among various ethnic communities resident in the country.
The High Commissioner will also propose a series of initiatives aimed at raising the awareness of minority rights in Uzbekistan.
Apart from his focus on Uzbekistan's internal situation, the High Commissioner will also brief the country's authorities on his work to promote the integration of ethnic Uzbeks in other Central Asian states. Uzbekistan's role and participation in the HCNM-sponsored initiative "Inter-state Dialogue on Social Integration and National Minority Education in Central Asia" will also be touched upon.