Central Asia Power Play: Trump Invites Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to G20 Summit
¬ Kyrgyzstan Expert: Russia and China Dominate Central Asian Regional Cooperation, While the US and EU Take a Backseat
¬ Russian PM: Russia-Kazakhstan Trade Volume Approaches $30 Billion
Kazakh International News Agency Report — According to a reporter from Kazatop news agency in Tashkent, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the 26th.
In the letter, the U.S. President expressed gratitude to Uzbekistan’s leader for actively participating in the first Peace Council meeting held in Washington in February.
Additionally, Trump invited the President of Uzbekistan to attend the upcoming Peace Council meeting and the G20 Summit this year in Miami.
Previously reported, Trump also extended an invitation to Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev to attend the Miami G20 Summit.
Kubatbek Rashimov, CEO of the Kyrgyzstan-based public foundation Strategic Solutions Center (Applikata), said during discussions at the Valdai International Club: "Two geopolitical actors are building the 'C5+2' framework (five Central Asian countries + two), where the '+2' refers to China and Russia; thus, the United States, the EU, Turkey, and Arab nations effectively take a secondary role."
He added that if one were to label the 'reboot' initiative in Central Asia involving both China and Russia, it would be possible to restructure the region into a 'triple-win' model within two to three years, allowing Central Asian countries, China, and Russia to equally benefit from cooperation.
Experts believe China is currently actively advancing Belt and Road Initiative projects, viewing Central Asia not only as a transit corridor but also as an "energy reservoir."
Sputnik News, Astana, March 26 — During a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that bilateral trade between Russia and Kazakhstan has reached nearly $30 billion.
Mishustin said: "You mentioned trade volume. Indeed, we previously expected to reach $30 billion much later, but we are now almost there."
He noted that many Russian companies have made investments in Kazakhstan’s economy.
Mishustin further remarked: "Of course, we welcome investment from our Kazakh partners, actively promoting industrial collaboration in Russia and cooperation within our joint initiatives, such as the Eurasian Economic Union."
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