Întâlnirile de la Samarkand. SUA vor minerale rare din Asia Centrală. Rubio și afaceriști americani negociază acorduri în regiune

American companies are set to announce new agreements in Uzbekistan as the U.S. aims to enhance its economic presence in Central Asia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that these agreements could signify a deeper U.S. involvement in a region often overlooked by American policymakers. Nearly 300 U.S. firms are represented at a forum in Samarkand, discussing potential deals worth billions. Rubio emphasized the importance of critical minerals and responsible resource management for both nations. He also addressed the growing economic influence of China in the region, framing U.S. engagement as competitive rather than coercive. Additionally, Rubio denied claims of a temporary halt in U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine amid ongoing tensions.