@t_s_h888: (23/10/2026) ✏️🇺🇸 📰 **Rubio Pitches US Business in Central Asia, Says China Ties Need Not Suffer** 🗺️ **SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN** — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wants to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments outlined proposals to deepen cooperation on minerals, transport and technology. Speaking at a joint press conference in Samarkand, Rubio was asked what the US could offer as Beijing expands its presence in the strategically important region. “I mean, look, it’s competition, right? We have products, we have companies; we have the capacity to deliver,” Rubio said. He framed the US approach as partnership-driven, not exclusionary, telling regional leaders that deepening ties with Washington doesn’t mean cutting ties with Beijing. The talks included proposals to boost US investment in critical minerals supply chains, upgrade transport corridors and expand digital technology collaboration among Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Officials called the initiatives a “new chapter” in US-Central Asia engagement, aimed at strengthening economic resilience and connectivity. Rubio emphasized that the goal is to give Central Asian nations real alternatives and sustainable partnerships — not to force a binary choice between superpowers. “If we can deliver value, they’ll choose us,” he said, adding that the United States remains committed to the region’s stability and prosperity. 🌐🤝📦 The remarks come as Washington seeks to reposition its economic and diplomatic footprint in a neighborhood historically influenced by China, without destabilizing existing partnerships. 🚀 **Next steps:** The US and the five Central Asian states plan to finalize implementation roadmaps later this year, focusing on tangible projects that showcase American industry and innovation.

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