Recalling that the EU-Uzbekistan Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA) is based on the respect for democracy and human rights that “constitute essential elements of partnership and of this Agreement” 1, and in particular Art. 68 stating that “The Parties shall co-operate on all questions relevant to the establishment or reinforcement of democratic institutions, [...] and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms according to international law and OSCE principles.
Open letter in view of the 6th EU-Uzbekistan co-operation council
On the occasion of the EU-Uzbekistan Co-operation council meeting to be held on the 1st of February 2005, the OMCT (World Organisation against Torture) and the FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) would like to share their concerns about the situation of human rights in Uzbekistan.