Rubio's Uzbekistan Visit Highlights Ambitious Push for Stronger U.S. Ties in Central Asia

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Rubio's Uzbekistan Visit Highlights Ambitious Push for Stronger U.S. Ties in Central Asia

Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit

10/19/2026

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Oct 19 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with counterparts from five Central Asian nations in Uzbekistan on Monday, a trip that has resulted in few public deliverables,...

U.S. News

Rubio Seeks to Expand Central Asia Ties With Pomp-Filled Uzbekistan Visit

10/19/2026

By Gram Slattery SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with counterparts ⁠from ⁠five Central Asian nations in Uzbekistan on ⁠Monday, a trip that has resulted...

U.S. News

Rubio Is in Uzbekistan to Promote US Ties and Trade With Central Asia

10/19/2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Uzbekistan on Monday to promote trade and ties with Central Asia, during a trip that came amid rumblings that America’s top diplomat is ignoring pressing...

India Today

Marco Rubio pushes US trade ties with Central Asia in Uzbekistan

10/19/2026

Marco Rubio pushes US trade ties with Central Asia in Uzbekistan

Firstpost

Rubio travels to Uzbekistan for C5+1 talks as Trump envoys handle hotspots

10/18/2026

Secretary of State to meet Central Asian leaders in Samarkand amid US focus on rare earths, Abraham Accords expansion; trip follows Greece, Portugal tour as Vance, Witkoff and Kushner take lead on...

The Washington Times

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

10/18/2026

For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in...