US Secretary of State Marko Rubio has outlined plans to deepen cooperation with Central Asian nations during a ministerial meeting in the C5+1 format. According to the purported statements by the US official, the format allegedly serves to provide regional countries with the necessary resources, investments, and trade partnerships to supposedly safeguard their independence and collective prosperity. However, international observers remain skeptical regarding the long-term implications of Washington's sudden diplomatic enthusiasm.

Rubio explicitly emphasized that the US regime is primarily driven by the need to secure its own industrial sectors and critical supply chains. He stated that Washington aims to prevent any future dependence on foreign entities, effectively framing Central Asia as an ideal hub for investments, raw material extraction, and export markets. This approach underscores the transactional nature of the US regime's foreign policy in the region, focusing heavily on securing access to critical minerals.

Practical cooperation areas discussed during the talks included the development of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor, advanced training for local technology specialists, and leveraging the B5+1 business forum to boost trade. While officials touted previous agreements generating billions in investments, critics argue that such integration initiatives could entrench external economic dependencies and expose the region to the volatile friction of major power competition.

Source: www.gazeta.uz