DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 6. Tajikistan and the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
discussed the current state of cooperation within the framework of
the organization’s third dimension, Trend reports via the Tajik MFA.


The issue was addressed on May 5, 2026, during a meeting between
Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Idibek Kalandar and the OSCE
Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu.


During the talks, particular attention was paid to the
priorities of further engagement and opportunities for expanding
joint initiatives.


In particular, the parties discussed strengthening the capacity
of journalists, ensuring information security, as well as a number
of other issues of mutual interest.







Meanwhile, the OSCE’s third dimension, also known as the human
dimension, focuses on promoting human rights, fundamental freedoms,
democratic institutions, and the rule of law. Cooperation in this
area often includes support for media development, protection of
journalists, and strengthening information integrity.


Tajikistan has been engaging with the OSCE across various
направления, including institutional capacity-building, legal
reforms, and media-related initiatives.