The U.S. State Department provided an official assessment of the results of the "C5+1" meeting during the UN General Assembly in New York, in response to a request from the Kazinform correspondent.
A representative of the U.S. State Department gave the following assessment:
"The 'C5+1' partnership has demonstrated that we are strongest when we work together to find regional solutions to global challenges. During the UN General Assembly, we highlighted significant achievements made since the first presidential 'C5+1' summit in September 2023, such as the launch of the 'C5+1' Critical Minerals Dialogue, the 'B5+1' platform for public-private sector dialogue, and the 'C5+1' initiative on disability rights.
We are also looking to the future. 2025 will mark the tenth year of the 'C5+1' partnership. We look forward to continuing cooperation on numerous regional programs that cover a wide range of issues. This includes partnerships in business and people-to-people exchanges, education and English language learning, security, human rights, regional trade and energy, as well as strengthening the capacity of independent civil society and the media.
We are proud that over the past three decades, the United States has demonstrated its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is an active supporter of global dialogue and a leader in Central Asia on a wide range of issues, from peacekeeping to non-proliferation efforts.
We welcome continued cooperation to jointly address these and future global challenges, including climate change, the transition to 'green' energy, disability rights, and global norms for artificial intelligence governance.
We value our relationship with Kazakhstan and strive to be a reliable partner. Our relationship is based on our support for Kazakhstan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
We continue to seek ways to strengthen the economic partnership between the U.S. and Kazakhstan and are constantly looking for new opportunities to expand our people-to-people ties and support security cooperation, as evidenced by the Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue between the U.S. and Kazakhstan held in May 2024.
We are committed to promoting Kazakhstan's economic prosperity by attracting international investment and strengthening connections to global markets."
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 10, 2024