Uzbekistan Seeks Closer Ties with Trump Administration
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This forms part of the draft state programme for 2025
Uzbekistan plans to establish close cooperation with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, according to the draft state programme for 2025.
Tashkent also aims to hold the first round of a strategic dialogue with the United States this year and enhance cooperation under the “C5+1” format, which includes Uzbekistan, the US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
The 10th “C5+1” summit is expected to take place in Samarkand, alongside a planned ministerial meeting.
Other initiatives include expanding cooperation with the US in security, science, and education.
From January to November 2024, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the US reached $777.3 mn, compared to $610.3 mn during the same period in 2023.
