Foreign and local media representatives who plan to cover the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, scheduled for April 30, 2023, can participate in the preparations and conduct of the referendum after accreditation by the Central Election Commission.

Accredited media representatives will be issued mandates as proof of their authorization.

The procedures for media accreditation, including the rights and obligations of accredited representatives, are set by the CEC Resolution No. 1185, dated August 30, 2022.

The deadline for submitting accreditation applications is 18:00 on April 19, 2023.

Representatives of foreign media with permanent offices in Uzbekistan accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are requested to submit the required documents electronically to the CEC via email at saylov@umail.uz.

These documents include the following:

1. an application for accreditation signed by the head of the permanent office, bureau, or unit of media organization providing surname, name (middle name, patronymic name), and position of the accredited representative (pdf);

2. a copy of the employee's identity document (pdf);

3. completed accreditation form for each media representative (pdf);

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4. a copy of the certificate of accreditation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (pdf);

5. an electronic color photograph of the employee on a white background, 3x4 cm (file specifications: jpeg, no less than 100 KB, 600 dpi, filename shall consist of surname and name; the photo taken within the last 90 days, the face and upper part of shoulders are visible);

Representatives of foreign media not accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall first apply for a temporary accreditation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Reminder:

The accreditation period for media representatives begins on the day an accreditation mandate is issued and ends on the day of the official announcement of the referendum results.

Accredited media representatives must always wear a badge as proof of accreditation in a visible place while visiting the premises of the referendum commissions, state authorities, and other organizations, including meetings, press conferences, and other referendum events.