Why is this important
The meeting demonstrates the growth of strategic cooperation — the US values Uzbekistan’s cooperation on migration issues and intends to strengthen trade and economic ties in Central Asia.
What happened
- The parties discussed migration, expressing gratitude for Uzbekistan’s efforts to expel illegal migrants.
- The topics of trade and investment, as well as the implementation of agreements reached by the presidents of the two countries, were touched upon.
- The US emphasized its support for regional integration through the C5+1 format — with five Central Asian countries.
- Both sides announced the mobilization of resources for the timely implementation of already adopted agreements at the highest level.
Context
The C5+1 format serves as a platform for dialogue between the US and Central Asia on security, economy, and regional topics.
In 2024, trade turnover between the two countries increased by approximately 15% to $881.7 million, and US direct investments in Uzbekistan for the same period amounted to more than $612.6 million. Uzbekistan is actively striving to diversify its foreign partnerships and strengthen its role in regional geopolitics.
