The governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan issued a joint statement on long-term partnership following a C5+1 ministerial meeting in Samarkand on October 19, 2026.
The statement reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to a diplomatic platform based on mutual respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. This year, the five Central Asian countries mark the 35th anniversary of independence, while the United States marks its 250th.
The governments said they would develop the Trans-Caspian trade route, modernize transport links and invest in infrastructure. They also cited plans to expand intra-regional trade, harmonize customs procedures and strengthen industrial cooperation.
