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Rubio Visits Uzbekistan Seeking Strong Central Asia Partnership

Bloomberg Markets Monday 19 October 2026, 05:19 UTC By Yuliya Fedorinova and Eric Martin 1 min read
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The US is making another push to broaden its influence in resource-rich Central Asia and the Caucasus, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Uzbekistan, as American businesses are expected to sign deals with regional companies.

The US is making another push to broaden its influence in resource-rich Central Asia and the Caucasus, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Uzbekistan, as American businesses are expected to sign deals with regional companies.
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