Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed strengthening strategic partnership with Marco Rubio
On October 19 in Samarkand, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties discussed strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding bilateral cooperation. The practical result of the interaction was 54 agreements totaling about $12 billion, signed within the framework of the "C5+1" business program in Samarkand. The documents cover trade, investment, and technological projects. As reported by the president's press service, the parties […]

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Marco Rubio discussed strengthening the strategic partnership
On October 19 in Samarkand, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the meeting, the parties reviewed issues of strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The practical outcome of the interaction was 54 agreements worth about $12 billion, signed as part of the "C5+1" business program in Samarkand. These documents relate to trade, investment, and technological projects.
According to the president's press service, the parties noted the intensification of cooperation in politics, security, trade, investment, education, and technology. Special attention was paid to the fight against terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, and illegal migration.
In addition, prospects for cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, energy, transport, and critical minerals were discussed at the meeting. The parties also exchanged views on international policy and regional security issues.

