November 7, 2025
United States President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan at the White House on 06 November. The summit’s key priority was securing critical mineral supply chains, aimed at reducing US dependence on China and Russia for resources like uranium, copper, gold, and rare earths. The countries are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and infrastructure. Additionally, multiple business deals were announced, including a tungsten mining project in Kazakhstan. This engagement signals a strategic shift by the US to bolster economic and security influence in the resource-rich region.