The United States is actively wooing Central Asia, with a presidential summit planned for November 6, as competition with China and Russia in the region heats up.
The presidents of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have confirmed the date, according to their offices. This move is seen as a direct effort by Washington to increase its diplomatic and economic footprint.
Russia’s traditional dominance has been weakened, creating a vacuum that China, the EU, and the US are all rushing to fill. Each has hosted the C5 leaders for talks this year.
The five nations are strategically located and rich in natural resources, including minerals crucial for the tech industry.
This planned summit is the clearest signal yet that the US is serious about presenting itself as a major partner for the C5 nations as they navigate a new multipolar world.