The leaders of Central Asia are in the midst of a diplomatic marathon, and their next stop is Washington D.C. A summit with US President Donald Trump is reportedly set for November 6.
This meeting, confirmed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, will be the fourth major summit for the C5 in 2024. They have already convened with the leadership of the European Union, China, and Russia.
This intense schedule underscores the region’s newfound importance on the world stage. Global powers are scrambling for influence as Russia’s traditional dominance fades.
The five nations, home to 80 million people, are rich in resources and are collaborating to revive their historical role as a key logistics hub for East-West trade.
The US is now stepping up its engagement, aiming to secure its own economic and strategic interests in this pivotal, resource-rich region.