On June 11, Ambassador Spratlen met with Ms. Elena Urlaeva, Chairperson of the Human Rights Alliance, to discuss her recent work and published reports starting May 31 that drew international concern about her.
The Ambassador reaffirmed that U.S. government’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with Uzbekistan include a focus on the role of a vibrant and independent civil society.
The Ambassador discussed the statement of the United States concerning Ms. Urlaeva which was delivered at the June 4 session of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
