The latest round of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue—bringing together Central Asian countries and the United States—was recently held in an online format for the second time. The initiative is aimed at deepening cooperation in the field of critical minerals vital to industrial development.
Representing Uzbekistan were officials from the Ministry of Mining and Geology, led by Deputy Minister R. Yusupov, along with representatives of the Uzbek State Enterprise for Technological Metals. During the session, the Central Asian states put forward several proposals to strengthen ties with the U.S. regarding the exploration, development, and supply of critical minerals.
Participants also presented new investment projects aimed at fostering greater economic and strategic collaboration in the resource sector. The dialogue highlighted the region’s potential as a future supplier of key minerals crucial to the global transition toward clean energy and advanced technologies.
