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U.S. hosts Central Asian leaders, pushes trade ties and repeal of Jackson-Vanik restrictions
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The U.S. Department of State hosted leaders and senior representatives from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in the Benjamin Franklin Room on Thursday evening as officials outlined plans to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State hosted leaders and senior representatives from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in the Benjamin Franklin Room on Thursday evening as officials outlined plans to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau, in opening remarks, welcomed the delegations and said the White House has asked the administration to “engage more actively” with Central Asia after roughly 35 years of those countries’ independence. Landau introduced Special Envoy Sergio Gore and described recent trips that highlighted business and partnership opportunities in the region.
Senator Jim Risch,…
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