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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: Trump administration advocates repealing the Jackson-Vanik amendment

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 19 in Samarkand that the Donald Trump administration supports repealing the Jackson-Vanik amendment, which still applies to four of the five Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan. According to him, there are influential supporters of repeal in Congress, but the issue has not yet come up for consideration. Experts note that the amendment does not block trade, but makes the trade regime conditional and subject to annual review.

Aziz Karimov
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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: The US wants to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan and Central Asia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the Registan Square in Samarkand, noting the city's historic role in world trade. According to him, the US is interested in expanding cooperation not only with Uzbekistan but with all Central Asian countries. The negotiations involve representatives of nearly 300 American companies, and agreements worth billions of dollars are being discussed. Meetings in the 'C5+1' format are planned.

Aziz Karimov
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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: The US will not demand that Central Asia choose partners

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 19 at Registan Square in Samarkand that the US does not intend to demand that Central Asian countries limit cooperation with anyone. He arrived the day before for the C5+1 meeting and the session of the US-Uzbekistan Business Council, accompanied by representatives of more than 200 American companies. Rubio called Uzbekistan's economic growth

Otabek Yusupov
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Marco Rubio arrives in India: visit to the world's largest refinery amid trade uncertainty

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-day visit to India in Mumbai, from where he will travel to Jamnagar to visit the Reliance Industries refinery — the largest in the world. The visit takes place against the backdrop of stalled trade negotiations and uncertainty over US sanctions for India's purchases of Russian oil: Trump signed a bill imposing 100% tariffs but then suspended them by executive order.

Otabek Yusupov
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Marco Rubio called Samarkand a global trade crossroads

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a published video that Samarkand's historical role as a center of world trade is being restored today. According to him, hundreds of American companies have arrived in Uzbekistan to conclude agreements and long-term cooperation, and Washington sees great opportunities in trade, science and technology.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: 'No one will win the war in Ukraine'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 19 at a meeting with journalists in Samarkand that no one will win the war in Ukraine, and that Trump is ready to support any steps toward ending it. He refuted Zelensky's statement about a pause in intelligence sharing, explained the missed warning about the missile strike on Kyiv as a software glitch, and clarified that Trump suspended sanctions against Russia for 60 days for the sake of negotiations.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: agreements worth billions of dollars expected

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva addressed journalists on the Registan Square in Samarkand. Rubio said that representatives of nearly 300 American companies had arrived in the city, and agreements worth billions of dollars are expected as a result of the visit. He called Uzbekistan the 'cornerstone' of Central Asia, noted GDP growth of almost 8% per year, and spoke about negotiations on direct flights from Miami.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Rubio: The Donbas question is at the center of the Ukraine conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Breitbart that the key obstacle to ending the war is disagreements over the part of the Donbas still under Ukrainian control — about 11% of the region, which Kyiv considers its last line of defense. According to him, elections in Ukraine are important but do not solve the main problems of the war.

Aziz Karimov
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Rubio in Samarkand discusses expanding US presence in Central Asia, then India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Samarkand with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, announcing readiness to sign agreements worth billions of dollars. The State Department reported more than 50 contracts with Uzbekistan worth $12 billion. Rubio will then travel to India, where, according to a US official, the sides are 'very close' to a trade deal.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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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
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Marco Rubio and Saida Mirziyoyeva visited Registan Square in Samarkand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with the head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, visited Registan Square in Samarkand. Rubio noted Samarkand's centuries-old role as a center of international trade, Uzbekistan's high GDP growth rates (almost 8% per year), and growing tourist interest in the country. Mirziyoyeva emphasized the symbolic nature of the fact that the first visit of the head of American diplomacy to Uzbekistan begins precisely in Samarkand. According to Daryo.uz, Rubio also said that possible dates for Donald Trump's visit to Uzbekistan next year are planned to be considered.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Marco Rubio: US wants Trump to visit Uzbekistan, dates to be considered next year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Samarkand where he arrived on October 18 for the 'C5+1' summit with a delegation of more than 200 businesspeople, stated that the administration of Donald Trump wants to organize a presidential visit to Uzbekistan. According to Zamon.uz, the visit may be scheduled for 2027. Rubio emphasized that bilateral relations are developing on the basis of economic opportunities, and acknowledged that Central Asia has been under-attended in US foreign policy for the past 20 years.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Marco Rubio in Samarkand: US expects to sign deals worth 'billions of dollars' with Central Asian countries

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand, where on October 19 the C5+1 summit, the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, and the first round of the dialogue on an expanded strategic partnership are taking place. He announced the participation of nearly 300 American companies and the possibility of signing deals worth billions of dollars, and also commented on a possible visit by Donald Trump to Uzbekistan.

Otabek Yusupov
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Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan with a delegation of more than 100 representatives of American companies

On October 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan leading a delegation of more than 100 representatives of American companies. The main purpose of the visit is a meeting of foreign ministers in the 'Central Asia — US' (C5+1) format in Samarkand, where trade, private investment and energy security are being discussed.

Otabek Yusupov
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Registan Square in Samarkand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his day in Samarkand with a tour of Registan Square. He was accompanied by his wife Janet Rubio and the Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva. The visit takes place within the framework of bilateral meetings between Uzbekistan and the United States and events in the 'C5+1' format.

Otabek Yusupov
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand — first visit to Central Asia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand with his wife on Sunday evening, October 18. This is his first visit to Central Asia. On Monday, the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, a C5+1 format meeting, and the first round of the Dialogue on Expanded Strategic Partnership are scheduled. Representatives of more than 200 American companies arrived with Rubio; President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will hold talks with him.

Otabek Yusupov
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand — it is his first visit to Central Asia

On October 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand on an official visit. He was met by the head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and other officials. On October 19, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries and the US in the 'C5+1' format is scheduled, as well as a session of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read