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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN - OCT. 19: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership, expanding economic cooperation, and implementing joint projects between the two nations.
The talks followed Rubio's arrival to attend the "C5+1" Central Asia-US foreign ministers meeting and the second session of the Uzbekistan-US Business and Investment Council in Samarkand.
Rubio conveyed greetings from US President Donald Trump to Mirziyoyev at the start of the meeting.
The officials evaluated the results of the C5+1 gathering, reaffirming a mutual commitment to enhancing dialogue and multifaceted cooperation between the US and Central Asian countries.
Discussions highlighted expanded cooperation in security, focusing on counterterrorism, combating extremism, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration.
The leaders noted the launch of the Expanded Strategic Partnership Dialogue as a key step, referencing the recent signing of various documents, including the Artemis Accords for the peaceful exploration of space.
Following the talks, Mirziyoyev awarded Rubio the "Order of Outstanding Services" and US Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor the "Order of Friendship" for their contributions to bilateral relations and regional stability.
Separately, the Uzbekistan Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade announced the signing of 54 agreements worth $12 billion during the business council meeting in Samarkand.