Marco Rubio Says Multi-Billion Dollar Deals Expected with Uzbekistan

On October 19, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, met in Samarkand.

The discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership, cooperation in infrastructure, space, and critical minerals, as well as expanding ties within the "C5+1" framework.

Rubio noted that representatives from nearly 300 American companies have arrived in Uzbekistan as part of the visit. According to him, multi-billion dollar agreements are expected to be signed by the conclusion of the visit. Additionally, negotiations are underway regarding the establishment of direct flights from Miami to Uzbekistan.