Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Participates in the C5+1 Ministerial Meeting,Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev participated in the Ministerial Meeting in the “Central Asia – United States” (C5,Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Participates in the C5+1 Ministerial Meeting,

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev participated in the Ministerial Meeting in the “Central Asia – United States” (C5+1) format, held on 19 October 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

The meeting focused on the development of economic and trade ties between the Central Asian countries and the United States of America.

In his remarks, the head of the foreign policy agency of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasized the importance of moving towards a new stage of cooperation focused on mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership, investment attraction, trade development, and job creation.

Particular attention was paid to promising areas of Kyrgyz-American and regional cooperation, including the development of transport connectivity and logistics, energy, critical minerals, the digital economy and advanced technologies, as well as strengthening human capital.

The Minister highlighted the importance of developing transport corridors, expanding cooperation in renewable energy, attracting U.S. investment in the processing of critical raw materials, and advancing digital and space technologies.

Zheenbek Kulubaev also underscored the need to create favorable conditions for business and tourism travel and to expand humanitarian and academic exchanges.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed confidence that the C5+1 format would continue to play an important role in strengthening regional cooperation and developing practical engagement with the United States, contributing to the implementation of joint projects and improving the well-being of the peoples of Central Asia.