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12/12/2022 06:47 PM EST
Office of the Spokesperson
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Uzbekistani Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov ahead of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The Secretary underscored the United Statesâ?? unwavering support for Uzbekistanâ??s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. The two sides discussed the enduring U.S.-Uzbekistan bilateral relationship, support for the peoples of Ukraine and Afghanistan, and the United Statesâ?? steadfast partnership with Uzbekistan within the context of a shifting geopolitical landscape in Central Asia.
Secretary Blinken welcomed Uzbekistanâ??s announced reforms and urged the government to fully implement them, including measures to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, support civil society, ensure media freedom, and combat gender-based violence. The Secretary also noted the importance of full and transparent investigations and fair trials of defendants following the unrest in Karakalpakstan earlier this year. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United Statesâ?? commitment to being a reliable partner to Uzbekistan and helping ensure a prosperous, secure, and democratic Central Asia.
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