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Ombudsman of Uzbekistan Sayera Rashidova and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Jane Zimmerman have discussed cooperation of the two countries in the sphere of civil society institutions' development and human rights protection in Uzbekistan, the Uzbek National Information Agency (UzA) said on July 17.

Rashidova said the Obudsman Office of Uzbekistan has established cooperation with the relevant agencies of other countries to familiarize the international community with the process of democratic reforms in the country, as well as to expand partnership with international institutions on human rights.

The parties noted that as a result of reforms held in the country to establish a legal democratic country and strong civil society, legal basis was created for protection of human rights and interests. The Ombudsman's Office plays an important role in implementation of the parliamentary control over the legislative acts related to human rights, restoration of citizens' violated rights, as well as improvement of legislation in this sphere.

The parties agreed that there are all opportunities for strengthening the relations in this direction. They also agreed upon further intensification of cooperation.