VIENNA, October 26. /Dunyo IA/.   A delegation of the Journalists' Union of Uzbekistan met in Vienna with the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu, to discuss reforms in the media sphere, freedom of speech and the safety of journalists, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

During the talks at the OSCE Secretariat, Uzbekistan's commitment to the development of the media sphere, the improvement of national legislation and the fulfillment of international obligations within the framework of the organization was noted.

“I first began my acquaintance with Central Asia with a visit to Uzbekistan”, stated Jan Braathu, recalling his trip to the country in 2025. According to him, this visit was marked as an important step toward strengthening mutual understanding and expanding practical cooperation with the region.

Participants paid special attention to updating legislation in the media sector, taking into account international standards and modern technological requirements, as well as strengthening legal guarantees for the professional activities of journalists.

One of the key topics was the need to strengthen legal and institutional mechanisms for the protection of media representatives.

The development of the Code of Professional Ethics for Journalists of Uzbekistan was also discussed. According to Jan Braathu, enshrining the principles of responsibility, objectivity and accuracy is essential for the development of professional standards in journalism.

He also noted Uzbekistan's progress in implementing the commitments set forth in Decision No. 3/18 of the OSCE Ministerial Council on the safety of journalists, including the improvement of legislation and the creation of conditions for their independent work.