10:21 - 20.10.2026

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October 20, Fineko/abc.az. The Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, alongside the US Secretary of State, signed a joint statement following the C5+1 ministerial meeting held in Samarkand. The document outlines key areas for future cooperation between Central Asia and the United States.

The sides emphasized the strategic importance of developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, investing in infrastructure, and enhancing transport and trade connectivity. These initiatives are expected to boost bilateral trade and investment while unlocking new opportunities across fast-growing regional markets.