The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor met today with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva to advance the U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership. Secretary Rubio and Ms. Mirziyoyeva enjoyed a fruitful discussion on concrete ways to deepen private sector investment cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan in critical minerals, emerging technologies, and infrastructure. The United States welcomes the opportunity to expand its bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, reinforce our mutually beneficial commercial and security partnerships, and support Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and continued regional integration.