Interaction of Central Asia with the Russian Federation

Tashkent, July 16, 2021 - Regular meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian states and Russia was held within the framework of the C5+1 format.

Within the scope of the approved agenda, the parties discussed topical issues of economic cooperation and regional security. Joint measures to overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and restore economic activity were discussed.

Following on from the results of the meeting, a Joint Statement was adopted by the foreign ministers of Central Asia and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan.