Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) comprises of 57 participating States from North America, Europe and Asia, including Uzbekistan.
The OSCE is the world’s largest regional security organization that has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.