During the meeting, the parties discussed the practice of joint review of citizens’ appeals, the outcomes achieved through such cooperation, and opportunities to further develop collaboration in this area.

It is noteworthy that in the first quarter of 2025, the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan received 36 appeals from foreign ombudspersons and citizens residing abroad, of which 11 related to the territory of the Russian Federation. The Russian Ombudsman, in turn, received 6 appeals from Uzbekistan regarding the rights and interests of Uzbek citizens residing in Russia. Most of these appeals were resolved positively. Such cooperation among ombudspersons plays an important role in addressing the challenges faced by citizens living abroad.

The meeting also addressed the protection of the rights of Uzbek citizens who are temporarily residing, working, or studying in the Russian Federation, as well as those held in temporary detention centers for foreign nationals. Feruza Eshmatova emphasized the importance of strengthening information exchange and monitoring activities to prevent such situations.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to adopt a plan of additional joint actions on the issues discussed, within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the Ombudspersons of Uzbekistan and Russia.

For reference: The institution of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation has been functioning for over 25 years as an independent constitutional body. Regional ombudspersons operate in all subjects of the Russian Federation, and the central office comprises over 250 specialists.

Press Service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)