A business conference dedicated to the decade of cooperation in the “Central Asia + USA” format was held at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
The event reaffirmed the desire of the countries of the region and the United States to develop partnerships in trade, economics, and investment. The opening ceremony featured an exhibition highlighting the cultural heritage and economic potential of the Central Asian states. Turkmenistan’s exhibit included materials on the country’s achievements and books by the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov. A concert featuring artists from the region symbolized the cultural ties between the peoples of Central Asia.
At the opening, US government representatives emphasized the importance of sustainable cooperation in the six formats. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, noted that the meeting demonstrates a transition to practical steps in partnership. He emphasized the need to combine efforts to implement joint projects in energy, transport, digitalization, and the implementation of green technologies.
Participants emphasized the importance of expanding trade between the countries of Central Asia and the United States, as well as developing a legal framework for cooperation.
The plenary session discussed successful examples of business cooperation between the two regions. It was noted that the C5+1 format opens up new opportunities for investment and joint projects. Particular attention was paid to the role of public-private partnerships in the development of transport infrastructure and digital financial services.
Panel discussions examined the prospects for developing transport routes between the United States and Central Asia, the use of artificial intelligence technologies, and the digital economy. Participants noted that these areas will be key factors in sustainable economic growth and strengthening ties between the regions.
Separate sessions were devoted to investment issues. Central Asian entrepreneurs learned about opportunities to enter the US market, while American investors learned about favorable investment conditions in the region.
Following the forum, the parties confirmed their commitment to developing economic dialogue and using the C5+1 format as an effective platform for implementing joint projects.
