BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17. Uzbekistan and the United States discussed preparations for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to Uzbekistan, a ministerial meeting in the C5+1 format and the second meeting of the Uzbekistan-U.S. Business and Investment Council during talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on October 16 in Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the Uzbek president.
The discussions focused on further strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States, with particular attention to developing concrete proposals, launching new initiatives and ensuring the practical implementation of joint projects in priority areas.
In addition, the parties highlighted the growing role of the Uzbekistan-U.S. Business and Investment Council, which has become a platform for strengthening trade and economic ties, attracting investment and promoting joint business initiatives.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on the schedule of upcoming international events involving the leaders of both countries.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s planned visit is expected to provide an opportunity to advance bilateral economic cooperation and regional engagement through the C5+1 framework, which brings together the United States and the five Central Asian countries.
