The key facts

  • Marco Rubio began his day in Samarkand with a tour of Registan Square, as reported on the social network X.
  • The Secretary of State was accompanied by his wife Janet Rubio and Saida Mirziyoyeva.
  • The visit program includes bilateral Uzbekistan–US meetings and events in the 'C5+1' format.

Tour of Registan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his day in Samarkand with a tour of Registan Square, Zamon.uz reports, citing a post on the social network X. The Secretary of State was accompanied by his wife Janet Rubio, as well as the Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva. Registan is one of the most famous historical landmarks of Samarkand, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

Context of the visit

Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand the day before, on October 18. The visit program included bilateral meetings between Uzbekistan and the United States, as well as events in the 'C5+1' format.