BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev has called for
expanding economic and technological cooperation with the United
States, with a focus on attracting investment, developing transport
corridors, energy and the processing of critical raw materials in
Samarkand on October 19, 2026.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, he
stated this the Central Asia-US Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the
C5+1 format.
Jeenbek Kulubaev said that the next stage of cooperation should
focus on mutually beneficial economic and technological
partnerships, expanding trade and creating new jobs.
He identified transport connectivity and logistics, renewable
energy, the digital economy and advanced technologies, including
space technology, as promising areas for cooperation. The minister
also emphasized the importance of attracting US investment in the
processing of critical raw materials and developing human
capital.
Furthermore, Jeenbek Kulubaev separately highlighted the need to
create favorable conditions for business and tourism travel and
expand humanitarian and academic exchanges.
He expressed confidence that the C5+1 format would continue to
strengthen regional cooperation, facilitate joint projects with the
United States and contribute to improving living standards across
Central Asia.
The US and Kyrgyzstan maintain bilateral engagement alongside
their participation in the C5+1 platform, which brings Washington
together with the five Central Asian countries to discuss shared
economic and regional priorities. The format provides a framework
for dialogue on trade, investment, transport connectivity and
energy cooperation.
Economic engagement between the United States and Central Asian
countries also encompasses opportunities related to critical
minerals, infrastructure modernization and emerging technologies.
Further cooperation in these areas could support regional
connectivity, diversify economic partnerships and create
opportunities for businesses on both sides.
