Secretary Rubio met with Uzbekistan's Head of Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva to advance the strategic partnership
Discussion focused on deepening private sector investment in critical minerals, emerging technologies, and infrastructure
The U.S. aims to expand bilateral cooperation, reinforce commercial and security partnerships, and support Uzbekistan's sovereignty and regional integration
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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva
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April 7, 2026
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor met today with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva to advance the U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership. Secretary Rubio and Ms. Mirziyoyeva enjoyed a fruitful discussion on concrete ways to deepen private sector investment cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan in critical minerals, emerging technologies, and infrastructure. The United States welcomes the opportunity to expand its bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, reinforce our mutually beneficial commercial and security partnerships, and support Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and continued regional integration.
Marco Antonio Rubio (, ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2025. Rubio is also the acting national se...
Saida Shavkatovna Mirziyoyeva (born 4 November 1984) is an Uzbek politician and the eldest daughter of incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Since June 2025, she has occupied the role of Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan.
In August 2023, when the position of Head of the Preside...
Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases … Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva hide Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva Readout Office of the Spokesperson April 7, 2026 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor met today with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva to advance the U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership. Secretary Rubio and Ms. Mirziyoyeva enjoyed a fruitful discussion on concrete ways to deepen private sector investment cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan in critical minerals, emerging technologies, and infrastructure. The United States welcomes the opportunity to expand its bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, reinforce our mutually beneficial commercial and security partnerships, and support Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and continued regional integration. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Uzbekistan
