The U.S. Department of State concurs with the OSCE-ODIHR monitoring mission’s observation that the vote was peaceful and characterized by high voter turnout.
The United States welcomes the Government of Uzbekistan’s improved cooperation with the OSCE-ODIHR monitoring mission and calls on the government to carry out all OSCE recommendations related to elections and the promotion of civil and political rights. The U.S. Department of State committed to continued engagement with the Government of Uzbekistan on these and many other issues of bilateral and regional importance.