PARLIAMENTARY DIPLOMACY IN COOPERATION BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

This article provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the formation, institutional development, and principal directions of interparliamentary cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union. The study examines the evolution of parliamentary diplomacy within the broader framework of Uzbekistan–EU relations, identifying its legal foundations, organizational mechanisms, and functional dimensions. Particular attention is given to the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting democratic reforms, enhancing legislative processes, ensuring parliamentary oversight, and strengthening sustainable bilateral dialogue. The article also assesses the impact of interparliamentary interaction on political modernization, harmonization of national legislation with European standards, and the consolidation of mutually beneficial strategic partnership.