President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Sergio Gor, U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, on October 16. The meeting focused on key issues related to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States.
Source: Presidential Press Service
Particular attention was given to preparations for the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, the C5+1 ministerial meeting and the second meeting of the Uzbekistan–U.S. Business and Investment Council.
During the talks, the parties emphasized the importance of developing concrete proposals and projects for these upcoming events, advancing new initiatives and implementing joint projects in priority areas. The meeting also addressed the growing role of the Uzbekistan–U.S. Business and Investment Council.
It was noted that the council has become a platform for strengthening trade and economic relations, attracting investment and advancing joint business initiatives within a relatively short period. In addition, Mirziyoyev and Gor exchanged views on upcoming international events involving the leaders of Uzbekistan and the United States.
Source: Presidential Press Service
It was noted that the council has become a platform for strengthening trade and economic relations, attracting investment and advancing joint business initiatives within a relatively short period. In addition, Mirziyoyev and Gor exchanged views on upcoming international events involving the leaders of Uzbekistan and the United States.
Source: Presidential Press Service
Earlier Daryo reported that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Samarkand on October 17–22, accompanied by a delegation of more than 200 business representatives, as the United States seeks to expand economic cooperation with Central Asian countries.
According to the U.S. State Department, Rubio will attend a C5+1 ministerial meeting with foreign ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The meeting will address ways to strengthen strategic partnerships and promote peace and prosperity in the United States and Central Asia.
Rubio is also expected to hold separate bilateral talks with senior officials from all five Central Asian countries. The accompanying business delegation will include more than 200 representatives, exceeding the initially planned 100 participants.