President of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) John Bolton stated that the region has a strategic significance for the SCO, as it represents a 'short perimeter of large borders.' He noted that Washington seeks to establish military cooperation with the governments of Central Asian countries in this region.
Leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are expected to visit Washington for talks with US officials. Asian leaders, in turn, see their interests in the development of American policy in Central Asia.
The SCO, China, and Russia are also expanding their influence in the region, which makes the summit important with our partners, with Bolton. He added that Washington is concerned about the development of the region and the expansion of the right of the people in the ranks of the SCO.
The parties stand ready for a long-term dialogue to demilitarize Afghanistan, meeting in Kyrgyzstan. The Russian Foreign Minister noted that Central Asia 'should remain a platform for dialogue, free from the influence of external forces and manipulation.'
The agenda for the upcoming summit has not been finalized, but experts predict discussions on issues of energy security, transport corridors, and territorial disputes.
