Tokayev joins C5+1 summit in Washington

Tokayev joins C5+1 summit in Washington
Anadolu Agency

Kazakhstan and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in critical minerals, the Kazakh presidential press service Akorda announced on Thursday.

The agreement was signed by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction Yersain Nagaspayev and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik, in the presence of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Washington on Wednesday.

Tokayev is expected to attend the 10th C5+1 Summit, which brings together the U.S. and five Central Asian nations. The meeting, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, will take place in Washington later on Thursday.

The signing followed a meeting between Tokayev and senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor.

According to a statement from Akorda, Tokayev highlighted the “excellent opportunities” to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the U.S. through expanded economic cooperation.

“Our country maintains active political ties with the United States at various levels and is ready to engage in constructive dialogue to deepen multifaceted cooperation,” the statement said.

The U.S. State Department confirmed that Tokayev and Rubio discussed expanding trade and investment, as well as boosting cooperation in energy, technology, and infrastructure.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to securing access to critical minerals and enhancing energy security, while strengthening U.S. supply chains and creating new commercial opportunities for both nations.

This year’s C5+1 Summit marks the 10th anniversary of the platform, which includes the U.S., Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and focuses on regional economic and security cooperation.

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