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Historic Achievement: Uzbekistan Elected to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for the First Time At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Uzbekistan has been elected to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for the term 2027–2029. Established in Vienna in 1992, the Commission brings together 40 member states elected for three-year terms. It develops international standards in the field of criminal justice, coordinates efforts to combat transnational crime, corruption, and cybercrime, and organizes UN Congresses on Crime Prevention. Uzbekistan has joined the Commission for the first time from the Asia-Pacific Group, alongside China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. The election reflects international recognition of the country’s reforms in the rule of law, human rights protection, and judicial and legal system modernization. The support for Uzbekistan’s candidacy demonstrates the high level of trust from the international community and confirms the country’s growing authority on the global stage. Membership in the Commission opens additional opportunities for participation in shaping international standards, expanding cooperation, and promoting national reform experience. Uzbekistan intends to actively contribute to the Commission’s work by advancing international cooperation, promoting the humanization of criminal policy, and strengthening global efforts in crime prevention. Press Service of the MFA of Uzbekistan @TIVmatbuot