U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced his intention to visit five Central Asian countries in the coming year, aiming to strengthen ties as part of a strategic diplomatic approach by the Trump administration. Rubio met with foreign ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the potential for collaboration over the region's rich resources.

The planned discussions focus on harnessing natural resources to diversify economies, countering longstanding Russian influence, and balancing China's commercial presence in these largely Muslim nations. Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau indicated President Trump's direct involvement, as he plans to host the five presidents in Washington for crucial talks on economic partn

See Full Page