Alexander Kim
The C5+1 summit, held on November 6 in Washington, D.C., marked a significant elevation of Central Asia’s profile on the world stage. Leaders from the region received enthusiastic receptions in the U.S. capital, where the summit—initiated by former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry a decade earlier—was upgraded to a presidential-level meeting at the White House.
Central Asian presidents and top officials became the focus of considerable U.S. attention as they participated in multiple high-level meetings. For example, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the Central Asian foreign ministers and underscored the importance the United States assigns to its relationship with the region. The summit also featured a dedicated Department of State session, where Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick led a “Deal Zone” and announced nearly twenty agreements between Central Asian countries and U.S. businesses (Times of Central Asia, November 8). The summit culminated in a business dinner at the White House, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance (White House, November 6).
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