The key facts

  • Discussed were preparations for Marco Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan and the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand.
  • The G20 summit in Miami was also discussed.
  • The C5+1 format brings together the US and five Central Asian countries.

Talks in Tashkent

During the talks in Tashkent, the parties discussed preparations for a number of important international events. In particular, they spoke about the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, the C5+1 format meeting in Samarkand, as well as the G20 summit in Miami.

About the C5+1 format

The C5+1 format brings together the United States and five Central Asian states — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is aimed at developing regional cooperation, strengthening security and expanding economic ties.