BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev has called for expanding economic and technological cooperation with the United States, with a focus on attracting investment, developing transport corridors, energy and the processing of critical raw materials in Samarkand on October 19, 2026.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, he stated this the Central Asia-US Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the C5+1 format.
Jeenbek Kulubaev said that the next stage of cooperation should focus on mutually beneficial economic and technological partnerships, expanding trade and creating new jobs.
He identified transport connectivity and logistics, renewable energy, the digital economy and advanced technologies, including space technology, as promising areas for cooperation. The minister also emphasized the importance of attracting US investment in the processing of critical raw materials and developing human capital.
Furthermore, Jeenbek Kulubaev separately highlighted the need to create favorable conditions for business and tourism travel and expand humanitarian and academic exchanges.
He expressed confidence that the C5+1 format would continue to strengthen regional cooperation, facilitate joint projects with the United States and contribute to improving living standards across Central Asia.
The US and Kyrgyzstan maintain bilateral engagement alongside their participation in the C5+1 platform, which brings Washington together with the five Central Asian countries to discuss shared economic and regional priorities. The format provides a framework for dialogue on trade, investment, transport connectivity and energy cooperation.
Economic engagement between the United States and Central Asian countries also encompasses opportunities related to critical minerals, infrastructure modernization and emerging technologies. Further cooperation in these areas could support regional connectivity, diversify economic partnerships and create opportunities for businesses on both sides.
