On October 24, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power and Ministers from the Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan under the auspices of the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform.
During the C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial, co-hosted by USAID and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Administrator Power emphasized the United States’ commitment to enhance regional cooperation with Central Asia by optimizing trade, strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, diversifying export-import markets, boosting green energy development and energy efficiency, and driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
The participants affirmed their commitment to protecting human rights, including the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities.
The participants expressed their intent to collaborate on issues of regional economic importance such as supporting sustainable green energy, transport sector development, and strengthening customs and border management. The participants underscored the importance of C5+1 collaboration that delivers regional solutions to global challenges.
During the C5+1 Ministerial, participants:
By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 1, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies