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Recommendation 18
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 69
Prioritise promotion of civil society activity and human rights in Central Asian engagement
Recommendation
The autocratic nature of the governments in the region and the lack of civil society engagement in most countries represents the foremost threat to peace and stability in the region. As recommended elsewhere, the UK Government should continue to prioritise the promotion of meaningful civil society activity and the meeting of human rights obligations as cross-cutting themes in its engagement with the five Central Asian states.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of promoting civil society and human rights in Central Asia, but doesn't commit to specific new actions beyond what is already stated as cross-cutting themes.
Paragraph Reference:
69
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The autocratic nature of the governments in the region and the lack of civil society engagement in most countries represents the foremost threat to peace and stability in the region. As recommended elsewhere, the UK Government should continue to prioritise the promotion of meaningful civil society activity and the meeting of human rights obligations as cross-cutting themes in its engagement with the five Central Asian states.