Samarkand launches C5+1 business programme with US delegation

On 19 October in Samarkand, the Welcome & Orientation opening session launched the C5+1 business programme, held during a visit by a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan reported the event.

The ministry and the American-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce organised the event together. Minister Laziz Kudratov outlined priorities for investment and technology cooperation and confirmed the ministry's readiness to support joint initiatives. Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Vogel delivered a welcome address to participants.

Representatives of more than 400 companies are taking part, including over 100 American companies, about 100 from other Central Asian countries and 200 Uzbek enterprises. Executives from Wabtec, Franklin Templeton, Traxys and Aquatech also presented prospects for cooperation. The programme covers six areas: digital technologies; education and healthcare; mineral resources; energy and transport; agriculture and textiles; and finance and investment. Direct B2B negotiations between companies and B2G talks between businesses and government bodies are planned.