Trade and Economic Cooperation Between Central Asia and the United States Discussed
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Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov took part in the C5+1 ministerial meeting in Samarkand, attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries.
Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, participated in a ministerial-level meeting in the “C5+1” format held in Samarkand with the participation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the heads of the foreign affairs agencies of Central Asian countries.
The meeting was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin.
The discussions focused on developing trade, economic and investment cooperation, strengthening interregional connectivity, and implementing joint initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth.
The participants underscored the importance of the “C5+1” format in advancing cooperation between Central Asian countries and the United States. Particular attention was given to the historic role of the parties in establishing this format as an effective platform for dialogue and regional cooperation.
The meeting also addressed ways to expand trade relations, develop transport and logistics infrastructure, and diversify supply chains.
The participants further discussed opportunities to implement joint projects in strategically important areas, including critical mineral resources, energy, digitalization and innovation.
Following the meeting, a Joint Statement was adopted, reaffirming the parties’ readiness to further strengthen long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation and implement the agreements reached.