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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Rubio meets Central Asian counterparts in Uzbekistan
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts from five Central Asian nations in Uzbekistan on Monday. U.S. officials presented the trip as an opportunity to expand American soft power, while Rubio promoted trade and ties with the region; the visit produced few public deliverables.
WHO: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT: met with counterparts from five Central Asian nations and promoted U.S. trade and ties with the region
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Uzbekistan
WHY: The trip was presented by U.S. officials as an opportunity to expand American soft power and promote trade and ties with Central Asia.
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