Uzbekistan and US launch dialogue on strategic partnership

Uzbekistan and the United States held the first meeting of their Dialogue on Enhanced Strategic Partnership on October 19 in Samarkand. The talks were conducted by Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Saidov announced the meeting.

The sides discussed the implementation of agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation. Trade and investment development, energy cooperation, critical minerals and advanced technologies received particular attention. The agenda also included education, cultural and humanitarian ties, and security cooperation.

According to Saidov, launching the new dialogue mechanism is an important step in the consistent development of Uzbek-American relations. The participants expect the dialogue to strengthen mutual trust, advance joint projects and implement new initiatives within the framework of the enhanced strategic partnership.