Secretary Rubio’s Call with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Saidov

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to underscore U.S. support for Uzbekistan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Saidov discussed continued cooperation, including through the C5+1 diplomatic platform, in support of a more peaceful and prosperous Central Asia. Secretary Rubio thanked Uzbekistan for its cooperation in curbing illegal migration and its joint counterterrorism efforts. The United States looks forward to working with Uzbekistan to highlight mutually beneficial opportunities for investment in critical minerals and U.S. civil nuclear energy technologies.