WorldRubio seeks closer Central Asia ties on high-profile Uzbekistan visit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts from five Central Asian countries in Uzbekistan on Monday. The visit produced few public deliverables, but U.S. officials described it as an important chance to expand American soft power.

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