Trump Courts Central Asian Leaders for Rare Earths and Peace Deals

Trump Courts Central Asian Leaders for Rare Earths and Peace Deals

Published : Nov 07, 2025, 02:00 PM IST

US President Donald Trump hosted leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan at the White House, focusing on rare earth minerals, trade, and peace initiatives. The C5+1 summit marks a fresh U.S. effort to counter Russian and Chinese dominance while expanding economic partnerships and securing key mineral access for American industries.