[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 187 (Friday, November 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1047]
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  WELCOMING THE POSITIVE OUTCOMES OF THE C5+1 SUMMIT AND U.S.-CENTRAL 
                            ASIA PARTNERSHIP

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2025

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome the positive 
outcomes of the C5+1 Summit, held in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 
2025. This high-level meeting reaffirmed the United States' partnership 
with the nations of Central Asia--Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, 
Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan--in promoting regional stability, economic 
growth, and sustainable development. It also led to valuable strides in 
our mutual partnership including the announcement of Kazakhstan's 
intent to join the Abraham accords and commitments to regional partners 
on critical mineral investment.
  Over the years, the C5+1 format has evolved into an important 
platform for advancing dialogue, strengthening regional cooperation, 
and expanding opportunities for trade, investment, and connectivity. 
The recent summit in Washington underscored the mutual benefits of 
deeper cooperation between the United States and Central Asia from 
enhancing supply chain resilience and diversifying access to critical 
minerals, to fostering people-to-people exchanges and educational 
partnerships.
  Looking ahead, we hope to build on this relationship by advancing our 
efforts to lift the outdated Jackson Vanik amendment, which has long 
been an irritant in the trade relationship between the United States 
and the Central Asian nations. Lifting this amendment would underscore 
the U.S. commitment to the region, and provide the stability needed to 
foster mutual investment and growth. We also hope to build on the 
momentum of the summit with continued high-level engagements and visits 
between the U.S. and Central Asia.
  Mr. Speaker, the outcomes of the C5+1 Summit reaffirm our shared 
vision of a stable, prosperous, and interconnected Central Asia, one 
that contributes to global security and economic opportunity. The 
United States stands ready to continue working hand-in-hand with our 
partners across the region to turn this vision into lasting results.

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