U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had invited the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the G20 summit, set to take place next year in Miami, Florida. The invitation, which signals Washington’s growing engagement with Central Asia, comes after separate phone calls between Trump and the two leaders.
According to Reuters, Trump spoke with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev earlier this week, emphasizing discussions around peace, trade, and cooperation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "We discussed the importance of bringing peace to ongoing conflicts, as well as increasing trade and cooperation between our nations."
The U.S. president confirmed that both leaders would be invited as guests at the upcoming G20 summit. "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," Trump wrote.
The invitation reflects Washington’s increasing interest in Central Asia, a region rich in strategic minerals, as well as its growing role in peace initiatives and conflict resolution. Euronews reported that the U.S. is focused on enhancing trade and economic cooperation in Central Asia, a region that plays a key role in global resource supply chains.
Meanwhile, TASS, citing Kazakh president’s press service, reported that President Tokayev also invited President Trump to visit Kazakhstan. During their phone conversation, Tokayev praised Trump’s leadership in resolving international conflicts and achieving positive results domestically. The Kazakh leader expressed his hope that a visit from Trump would be "a historic event."
The two leaders reportedly also discussed bilateral relations, the ongoing situation in Ukraine, and Tokayev’s recent visit to Washington in November 2025. Tokayev reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to implementing the agreements reached during that trip.
The invitation of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leaders to the G20 summit further strengthens the growing ties between the U.S. and Central Asia, marking a significant moment in regional diplomacy.
