Economy · Samarkand, Uzbekistan · October 20, 2026

Uzbekistan signs $12 billion US business package and Artemis Accords

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 20, 6:17 AM ET

During Secretary of State Rubio's visit to Samarkand with a business delegation of nearly 300, Uzbekistan advanced a $12bn package covering railways, critical minerals, finance and technology. A C5+1 meeting backed closer transport and industrial cooperation, and Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory of NASA's Artemis Accords.

Why it matters

The deals expand US economic ties and access to critical minerals in a region where China and Russia have strong influence.

Background

The C5+1 format brings together the US and the five Central Asian states. The region is rich in minerals and sits on trade routes between China and Europe.

The story so far

1. Oct 20Uzbekistan signs $12 billion US business package and Artemis Accords
2. Oct 28Vietnam becomes 78th Artemis Accords signatory

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Sources

• Euronews ↗Oct 20, 6:17 AM ET
• OilPrice ↗Oct 20, 12:00 PM ET
• NASA ↗Oct 20, 10:21 AM ET

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