The key facts

  • Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22, then Mumbai and Jamnagar (India), his second visit to India this year.
  • In Samarkand — the C5+1 format and bilateral meetings with representatives of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan.
  • More than 200 American business executives will accompany the Secretary of State.

Visit to Samarkand and the C5+1 Format

According to a statement by the US State Department dated October 13, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand (Uzbekistan) from October 17 to 22, as well as the Indian cities of Mumbai and Jamnagar. In Uzbekistan, attention will be devoted to developing strategic cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central Asia through the C5+1 diplomatic platform. Bilateral meetings between Rubio and high-ranking officials of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan are also planned.

Business Delegation and Trip to India

The Department assessed the participation of more than 200 business executives in the trip as an important step toward strengthening trade cooperation between the United States and Central Asia. After Samarkand, Rubio will head to India — this is his second official visit to the country this year. There, he will discuss with high-ranking government representatives strategic partnership, the regional and global situation, as well as prospects for expanding cooperation in energy. Meetings with business leaders will explore opportunities for investment and economic cooperation.