S.Res. 459

119 SRES 459 ATS: Honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-11-04
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 III  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. RES. 459  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   October 21, 2025   Mr. Daines  (for himself,  Mr. Peters ,  Mr. Murphy ,  Mr. McCormick , and  Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Foreign Relations     November 4, 2025  Committee discharged; considered and agreed to   RESOLUTION
Honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Whereas, in 1991, the United States established diplomatic relations with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan following the dissolution of the Soviet Union;
Whereas the Governments of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan provided essential support to United States and NATO operations in Afghanistan through the Northern Distribution Network;
Whereas, on November 1, 2015, the United States and the C5 launched the C5+1 platform, a regional mechanism for high-level dialogue and cooperation, supported by a permanent Secretariat since 2022;
Whereas the inaugural Summit agreed on partnerships to increase national and regional security, trade and economics, and energy and environmental issues; and
Whereas, in 2023, the first presidential-level C5+1 summit identified new opportunities for partnerships in energy security, counterterrorism, infrastructure, and critical mineral mining development: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
affirms the strategic importance of the C5+1 platform in promoting regional sovereignty, stability, and shared security interests with the United States;
(2)
appreciates expanded cooperation on energy and critical minerals through transport corridor development;
(3)
recognizes the unwavering commitment of the Central Asian nations to counterterrorism coordination under the C5+1; and
(4)
hopes for a reduction in strategic trade barriers and increase in continued prosperity and friendship.