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Marco Rubio at the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand declared the US partnership with Central Asian countries

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the C5+1 meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and the United States in Samarkand. He stated that the region can provide itself with resources and partnerships to preserve sovereignty, called Central Asia 'an ideal place for investment,' and recalled deals worth $25 billion following last year's summit at the White House.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

$5 Billion 'Central Asia Gas Ring' Project Discussed at Forum in Tashkent

At the second Central Asian Oil and Gas Forum in Tashkent, an initiative was discussed to link Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with more than 3,000 km of gas pipelines. The idea's author, Kazakh expert Askar Ismailov, estimates the cost at $5 billion and capacity at 20 billion cubic meters of gas per year. Financing and agreements between governments have not yet been announced.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Expert on US interest in Central Asia: from agreements to concrete projects

On the eve of the meeting of Central Asian foreign ministers with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand, director of the International Institute of Central Asia Zhavlon Vakhabov told Gazeta about the priorities of economic cooperation, critical minerals, the Jackson-Vanik amendment, and the sustainability of the current stage of the region's relations with Washington.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
World

Marco Rubio arrives in Samarkand for C5+1 format meeting accompanied by a delegation of more than 200 American businesspeople

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand on October 18, 2026 to take part in a ministerial meeting of the C5+1 format with five Central Asian countries. He was accompanied by a delegation of more than 200 representatives of American business. The agenda includes trade, investment, critical minerals and security, as well as the first round of an expanded strategic dialogue with Uzbekistan.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Marco Rubio heads to Samarkand for the 'C5+1' meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Samarkand to take part on October 19 in a meeting of the foreign ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the 'C5+1' format. He is accompanied by a delegation of American business. Before departure, Rubio explained the timing of the visit as a convenient time for the region's leaders and emphasized Washington's desire to strengthen relations with partners.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Marco Rubio arrives in Samarkand: US develops ties with Central Asia amid competition with Russia and China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand leading a delegation of more than 200 business representatives to take part in the 'C5+1' meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. He called the visit strategic and stressed that the countries of the region are important partners of the US. After Uzbekistan, Rubio will travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar in India.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Economy

Javlon Vakhobov: The Fergana Valley is a market of 18 million people

Over the past 10 years, Uzbekistan's trade turnover with Central Asian countries grew from 2.5 to almost 8.5 billion dollars, while the region's mutual trade reached about 11 billion dollars. Economist Javlon Vakhobov sees potential in integrating the seven regions of the Fergana Valley, with a population of about 18 million people, into unified production chains.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Culture

UNESCO Conference on the Scientific Heritage of Central Asia Held in Paris

On October 7, 2026, an international conference dedicated to the intellectual heritage of Central Asia was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. More than 300 participants discussed the contributions of the region's scholars, the work of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, the digitization of manuscripts, and international scientific cooperation. The initiative is linked to speeches by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the UN in 2017 and 2025.

Shahnoza Ergasheva
3 min read
World

Marco Rubio to arrive in Samarkand on October 19 for the 'C5+1' meeting and dialogue with Uzbekistan

On October 19, Samarkand will host a meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and the United States in the 'C5+1' format with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The same day will feature the first round of the Dialogue on Expanded Strategic Partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States, as well as meetings of business circles.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

EIB seeks cross-border projects in Central Asia: Kambar-Ata-1 HPP, roads and green technologies

The European Investment Bank intends to expand financing of cross-border infrastructure projects in Central Asia. EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, in an interview with Euronews during a visit to Astana, spoke about support for the Kambar-Ata-1 HPP, loans for Kazakhstan's roads and financing conditions, including environmental standards and a 'win-win' for European industry.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Central Asian and Azerbaijani Heads of State Discussed Trust, Water, Security and Joint Projects at Meeting in Avaza

On October 8, 2026, the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan took place in the Turkmen resort zone of Avaza — the first since Azerbaijan became a full participant of the format in November 2025. The presidents of the five countries of the region and Ilham Aliyev discussed the future of the format, security, water scarcity, trade, transport and energy, proposing a number of joint initiatives.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read