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Bishkek Hosts B5+1 Forum As Central Asia Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With US

  • This week, Bishkek is hosting the B5+1 Forum to unite officials and business leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States.
  • Ahead of the forum, Gor met Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on February 4, reinforcing US engagement despite visa regulations remaining in place.
  • US companies are taking part in panels and meetings, including GE Healthcare, Pfizer, Abbott, Nasdaq, and StoneX, while All American Rail Group explores rail projects in Kyrgyzstan alongside Chinese-led efforts.
  • Kyrgyzstan sees hosting as a chance to showcase investment potential, but some Central Asian countries still face challenges attracting foreign investment despite strengthening US ties.
  • The United States plans to build ties over the next three years, with Gor meeting Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on February 4 and Uzbekistan announcing plans to invest tens of billions of dollars in US projects.
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Dispatch News Desk broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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