US President Donald Trump announced that he will invite Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the G20 summit, scheduled for Miami next year, after holding separate telephone conversations with the leaders ahead of the announcement.
The invitation underscores Washington’s growing focus on Central Asia, emphasising peace initiatives, conflict resolution and expanded trade and economic cooperation in a region rich in strategic minerals.
Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that US relations with both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are “spectacular”.
“I had two wonderful telephone calls this morning with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” Trump wrote.
“We discussed the importance of bringing peace to ongoing conflicts, and increased trade and cooperation between our nations. The relationship with both countries is spectacular," he added.
"The United States will be hosting the G20 summit next year, and we will be extending invites to both of these leaders to join us as guests at this very important event, which will take place in Miami."
Call with President Tokayev
President Tokayev's press service announced that the two leaders' discussion centred on bilateral ties and international challenges, including the war in Ukraine.
Tokayev stressed the complexity of the crisis, noting that territorial issues remain central and require compromise from all sides.
He called for patience, flexibility and professionalism in pursuing a peace solution.
While Kazakhstan does not intend to serve as a formal mediator, it has expressed readiness to host negotiations if needed, in a spirit of goodwill.
Tokayev also commended Trump’s leadership in resolving international conflicts and strengthening the US domestic capacity.
During last month’s visit, Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, a Trump administration initiative to strengthen ties between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
The largely symbolic move aligns with Washington’s effort to revive diplomatic and commercial initiatives first launched during Trump’s first term.
Call with President Mirziyoyev
President Mirziyoyev’s press service announced that the conversation focused on expanding trade and strategic cooperation.
The leaders reviewed progress on agreements reached at the highest level and explored new avenues for collaboration.
Mirziyoyev praised Trump’s achievements in international diplomacy and noted the growing intensity of political contacts between the two countries, especially at the leadership level.
Economic cooperation between the US and Uzbekistan is expanding rapidly. Projects worth tens of billions of dollars are under way across civil aviation, automotive manufacturing, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, chemistry and information technology.
The US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council was launched to support existing projects and develop new initiatives, including a joint investment fund.
Regional exchanges are also gaining momentum, with delegations from three Uzbek regions visiting the US to establish state-level partnerships.
Both Uzbek and Kazakh presidents extended invitations for Trump to visit their countries.
The upcoming G20 summit provides a platform to advance these priorities. By combining dialogue on conflict resolution with concrete economic initiatives, Washington aims to strengthen partnerships, promote regional stability, and expand trade in Central Asia.
