C5+1 Samarkand Meeting: latest news and updates

From agreements to projects: Javlon Vakhabov on US interest in Central Asia

On 19 October in Samarkand, foreign ministers of Central Asian states will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ahead of the event, Javlon Vakhabov, director of the Gazeta Central Asia International Institute (MOHI), discussed how serious the United States' current economic interest in the region is, which projects could attract American investment, how cooperation in critical minerals could develop, and what is holding back the repeal of the Jackson-Vanik amendment.

Gazeta.uzOctober 19, 2026, 02:26

Diplomacy

Marco Rubio: Cooperation with Uzbekistan Is Important to Us

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his visit to Samarkand is not prompted by any crisis or problem, but aims to develop relations between the two countries. During the visit, which runs from 17 to 22 October, Rubio will take part in a C5+1 ministerial meeting and hold talks with Uzbek leadership. He arrived in Samarkand together with a US delegation of more than 200 business representatives.

Kun.uzOctober 19, 2026, 01:04

Diplomacy

Traffic into Samarkand and on several central streets to be restricted October 18-22

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs says traffic into Samarkand and along several central streets will be restricted from time to time due to international events. On October 19-20, the city will host a meeting of foreign ministers from Central Asian countries and the United States in the C5+1 format. On October 21-22, it will host a global summit dedicated to child welfare and the future of children.

Gazeta.uzOctober 18, 2026, 10:55

Diplomacy

Allamjonov Discusses Rubio's Expected Uzbekistan Visit With White House Official

Komil Allamjonov, representative of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan in the United States, met with Michael Jeremiah, special assistant to the US president and senior director of the National Security Council for South and Central Asia. UzDaily reported the meeting from Tashkent.

UzDailyOctober 17, 2026, 07:42

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Uzbek President discusses upcoming events with US Special Envoy

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on 16 October. The two sides reviewed current issues related to further deepening the Uzbek-American strategic partnership.

UzAOctober 17, 2026, 03:14

Diplomacy

US Not Planning to Leave Central Asia, Analysts Say as Rubio Heads to Region

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Central Asia amid growing competition between Washington and China and the region's efforts to reduce its dependence on Russia. According to Azattyk Asia, the trip raises questions about US interests, what Central Asian states hope to gain, and whether it could mark the start of a new stage in relations.

KnewsOctober 16, 2026, 02:50

Diplomacy

New details emerge about Marco Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22 as part of a trip covering Central Asia and India. In Uzbekistan he will take part in a C5+1 ministerial meeting and lead an American delegation that includes executives from more than 200 companies.

Podrobno.uzOctober 14, 2026, 11:52

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C5+1 Samarkand Meeting

From agreements to projects: Javlon Vakhabov on US interest in Central Asia

Marco Rubio: Cooperation with Uzbekistan Is Important to Us

Traffic into Samarkand and on several central streets to be restricted October 18-22

Allamjonov Discusses Rubio's Expected Uzbekistan Visit With White House Official

Uzbek President discusses upcoming events with US Special Envoy

US Not Planning to Leave Central Asia, Analysts Say as Rubio Heads to Region

New details emerge about Marco Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan

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