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OSCE opens new information centre for Uzbek citizens
TASHKENT 4 September 2003
TASHKENT, 4 September 2003 - A new information centre, the Information Resource Centre (IRC), located in the premises of the OSCE Centre in Tashkent has opened its doors, providing to Uzbekistan's citizens free access to information through computer access to the internet and a collection of print publications.
"The IRC aims at providing information on the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments, events and activities, as well as projects undertaken by the OSCE, particularly in Uzbekistan", said Ambassador Ahmet Erozan, the Head of the OSCE Centre. "In addition, it will also establish professional contacts with information centres of other international organizations in Tashkent in order to set up exchange of information on common issues."
Visitors to the IRC can make use of three computers with internet access and the most widely used office applications. The print material available to the public includes OSCE publications such as the Annual Report, handbooks, newsletters, and conference and seminar material. The Centre also offers material published by other international organizations and a collection of selected Uzbek and international periodicals.
The IRC is open Monday through Friday from 11.00 to 17.30. Particularly invited to visit the Centre are students and teaching staff of Uzbek universities and institutes, journalists, members of non-governmental organizations, and specialists from the public sector. The registration and use of the Centre's facilities are free of charge.
"The IRC aims at providing information on the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments, events and activities, as well as projects undertaken by the OSCE, particularly in Uzbekistan", said Ambassador Ahmet Erozan, the Head of the OSCE Centre. "In addition, it will also establish professional contacts with information centres of other international organizations in Tashkent in order to set up exchange of information on common issues."
Visitors to the IRC can make use of three computers with internet access and the most widely used office applications. The print material available to the public includes OSCE publications such as the Annual Report, handbooks, newsletters, and conference and seminar material. The Centre also offers material published by other international organizations and a collection of selected Uzbek and international periodicals.
The IRC is open Monday through Friday from 11.00 to 17.30. Particularly invited to visit the Centre are students and teaching staff of Uzbek universities and institutes, journalists, members of non-governmental organizations, and specialists from the public sector. The registration and use of the Centre's facilities are free of charge.