Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Uzbekistan from October 23th - 24th to deepen ties with Central Asian countries and emphasize the U.S. government’s commitment to the independence, sovereignty, and prosperity of the region. In Uzbekistan, Administrator Power will meet with government officials; USAID partners; the media; and local communities. Administrator Power will also convene the first C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial in Samarkand.