Why is this important
Invitation means reaching a new political level in relations. After the largest aviation contracts and the announced $100 billion investment package, Washington is strengthening direct communication with Tashkent. This can accelerate decision-making in the areas of trade, security, and industrial cooperation.
What happened
- Donald Trump invited the President of Uzbekistan to Washington;
- Gore stated the existence of a “direct channel” with the White House office;
- Support for Mirziyoyev’s decisions and the US’s readiness to deepen the partnership were emphasized;
- Mirziyoyev signed a contract with Boeing to purchase up to 22 787 Dreamliner aircraft;
- The transaction cost is over $8 billion, creating 35,000 jobs in the US.
What they say
Trump has had great pleasure in communicating with you and is waiting for you in Washington, — Gor conveyed the American president’s words.
Context
Контракт с Boeing — крупнейшая сделка узбекского авиасектора. США и Узбекистан также формируют координационный комитет для запуска инвестпроектов на $100+ млрд. В переговорах участвуют DFC, Эксимбанк США и крупнейшие американские корпорации.
