Ï Countries of Central Asia and the U.S. welcome the success of the C5+1 format
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Countries of Central Asia and the U.S. welcome the success of the C5+1 format

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Over the past five years, the C5+1 format (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and the United States) has achieved success in expanding connectivity in economy, energy, trade, health and addressing security threats.

It is read in the joint statement of the C5+1 format participating countries released on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State following the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of these countries held on April 23 via video-conference, TASS informs.

“Participants celebrated the five-year anniversary of the C5+1 format, inaugurated in November 2015, noting the success of the platform in enhancing regional dialogue, cooperation, and partnership among the participating countries. The format has contributed to increasing economic and energy connectivity and trade, mitigating environmental and health challenges, jointly addressing security threats, and advocating for the full participation of women in all aspects of the political, economic, and social life of member countries. Participants recommitted to addressing common challenges collaboratively in pursuit of a prosperous and secure Central Asia free to pursue its interests with a variety of partners, including the United States,” the statement reads.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan welcomed “the United States’ proposal for a future C5+1 meeting between the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and representatives of the Central Asian countries”.

The platform participants agreed the next C5+1 High-Level Dialogue expected on the margins of the Government of Uzbekistan-hosted regional connectivity conference in July. Participating countries will seek an opportunity to meet again for the next Ministerial Dialogue by the end of the year.