C5+1 Summit in Uzbekistan: US Seeks to Expand Influence in Central Asia

The US Secretary of State will meet with counterparts from five Central Asian countries at the C5+1 summit in Uzbekistan. Alongside discussions on political and economic cooperation, the summit gives Washington an opportunity to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties and expand its position in a strategic region adjacent to spheres of Chinese and Russian influence.

The US Secretary of State will meet with his counterparts from five Central Asian countries at the C5+1 meeting in Uzbekistan; A meeting that, in addition to examining political and economic cooperation, provides an opportunity for Washington to expand its position in a strategic region adjacent to the sphere of influence of China and Russia by strengthening trade and diplomatic relations.