DUSHANBE, 24 JUNE 2013 EUROPEAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE VISITS DUSHANBE The EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Ambassador Patricia Flor paid a 2-day visit to Tajikistan from 21-22 June. On 21 June she met Foreign Minister Zarifi, Chairman of Lower House of Parliament Zuhurov, Mr. Shermahmad Shohijon, Chairman of the Central Election Commission and representatives of the political opposition. On 22 June Ms Flor visited Khorog and held there discussions with officials and civil society representatives. During her talks Ambassador Flor discussed political and security issues, also in view of developments in neighbouring Afghanistan, as well as regional cooperation in Central Asia. She exchanged opinions with her interlocutors on the situation of the rule of law and human rights, including freedom of the media and respect of the rights of the opposition. She underlined the importance of free and fair elections in November which will contribute to future stability and development in the country. She also discussed water and energy issues and highlighted the readiness of the EU to support urgently needed measures in the energy sector such as energy efficiency. On 22 June, she visited Khorog and met with the governor of Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast and the mayor of Khorog. Ambassador Flor underlined that the EU supports the efforts of the government and the local communities to promote the socio-economic development of Gorno Badakhshan and good cross-border relations with Afghanistan. Ambassador Flor also met with a mahalla committee and civil society representatives and discussed with them the development issues, as well as situation of women in the country.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:09:49 +0000
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