Uzbekistan Creates US-Uzbek Business and Investment Council
The council will prioritise coordinating large-scale trade and investment projects
USA
Akfa Begins Construction of $600 Mln Manufacturing Plant in Kentucky
The first phase of investment will amount to $105 mln
Visa and Mastercard Propose Revised $38 Bn Settlement in Long-Running Swipe Fee Case
Visa and Mastercard have not admitted wrongdoing
American Resources signs strategic partnership with Uzbekistan’s TMK to develop critical minerals supply chain
The collaboration marks a deeper phase of economic diplomacy between the United States and Uzbekistan
Number of US Visitors to Uzbekistan Rises by Over 22%
Most arrivals were tourists, numbering 23,600 people
Trump to Host Syria’s Sharaa at White House, Marking Dramatic Shift in Ties
Historic visit marks a major diplomatic shift as Washington signals readiness to reshape relations with post-Assad Syria
Senate Moves to End 40-day US Government Shutdown
The procedural vote passed 60-40
Olivia Rodrigo Condemns White House Use of Her Song in Deportation Video
The video shows ICE officers detaining and deporting people
Trump Grants Hungary One-Year Exemption from Russian Oil and Gas Sanctions
Trump acknowledged Hungary’s logistical constraints
World Leaders Brace for Potential US Disruption at COP30 Climate Talk
Some European officials hope nations will unite to resist
Trump Says C5+1 Summit Marked Start of New Ties with Central Asia
The summit resulted in the signing of multi-billion dollar agreements
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Take Lead as US Deepens Central Asia Ties
Uzbekistan’s $135 Bn Investment in US Set to Boost Stock Market
Investor interest may also rise in companies such as Tesla
Trump Calls Central Asia “An Extremely Wealthy Region”
Business deals were announced alongside government talks
Gunvor Withdraws Bid for Lukoil Assets After US Treasury Pushback
The agency described Gunvor as a “puppet” of Russia
Uzbekistan and US Plan Montana Business Mission
The President of Uzbekistan met with an American senator
Mirziyoyev Sets Out New Regional Cooperation Initiatives at C5+1 Summit
He suggested setting up a special committee focused on critical minerals
Donald Trump: US and Uzbekistan Sign $135 Bn Economic Partnership
The partnership will support increased cooperation in several sectors
Mirziyoyev Meets US Congress Members in Washington
The two sides agreed to arrange a visit by US congressional representatives to Uzbekistan
Marco Rubio to Visit Uzbekistan and Central Asia in 2026
Rubio said the visit would likely span a week or longer
Jim Risch Introduces Bill to Lift Jackson–Vanik Restrictions for C5+1 Partners
He underlined that the region sits in what he called a “difficult neighbourhood”
Zohran Mamdani Confronts Donald Trump in First Speech
The election marked a significant win for Democrats
Zohran Mamdani Praises Uzbek Nurses and Immigrant Workers
He also acknowledged several other minority communities
Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim and Youngest NYC Mayor
As mayor, Mamdani will face practical limitations