C5+1 Statement Omits Afghanistan, Prioritizes Trans-Caspian Trade

The latest C5+1 joint statement on economic and security cooperation between the US and Central Asian republics notably omits any mention of Afghanistan. This follows the October 19 ministerial meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The statement shifts focus from connecting Central Asia with South Asia through Afghanistan to emphasizing trade across the Caspian Sea and regional mineral investments.

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