Human rights commissioner of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan (Ombudsman) and Defensor del Pueblo (People’s defender) of Spain have signed an agreement on cooperation in Madrid, Spain, on 11 October 2007.

The document was signed by the sides guided by the desire to establish friendly cooperation aimed at the exchange of experience on the issues connected with providing an efficient protection of human rights in their respective countries and considering the similarity of actions implemented by both institutions.

In particular, the parties have agreed to carry out cooperation in such areas, as exchange of information on actions in the sphere of protection of human rights and freedoms; exchange of legislative acts concerning the organization, competence and activity of the parties, as well as other legislative documents on human rights issues; providing mutual information on important decisions taken by state bodies regarding the activities of the parties; organization of visits, conferences and trainings; providing mutual assistance in the protection of rights and freedoms of citizens of the parties’ states; being in contact on issues regarding the membership of the parties in international organizations in the sphere of human rights and freedoms protection; preparation and edition of joint publications.

Once approved legal conditions requested by both legal systems, the agreement entered into force from the date of signing. The agreement was concluded for five years and will be automatically extended for more five years unless any of the parties informs by written notification three months before the termination of relevant period.