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The recent&nbsp;C6 Summit in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, marked another milestone in the evolution of regional cooperation among the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. Building on years of expanding political dialogue and economic engagement, the summit demonstrated the growing willingness of regional leaders to translate shared interests into practical initiatives that strengthen connectivity, economic development, and regional resilience.

The Caspian Policy Center (CPC) is pleased to convene the Ambassadors of Azerbaijan and the Central Asian states for a timely discussion examining the significance of the summit and its implications for the region&#39;s future. The discussion will highlight how sustained dialogue among the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan is increasingly moving beyond MOUs to engaging in concrete initiatives that promote peace, prosperity, and economic integration across the Trans-Caspian region.

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10:00-10:05 am | Opening Remarks

<ul>
	<li>Efgan Nifti, Chief Executive Officer, Caspian Policy Center</li>
</ul>

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10:10-11:00 am |&nbsp;Moderated Discussion and Q&amp;A&nbsp;

Moderated by Dr. Eric Rudenshiold, Senior Fellow for Caspian Affairs, Caspian Policy Center

<ul>
	<li>H.E. Khazar Ibrahim, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States</li>
	<li>H.E. Magzhan Ilyassov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States</li>
	<li>H.E. Edil Baisalov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States</li>
	<li>H.E. Zavqi Zavqizoda, Ambassador of Tajikistan to the United States (Invited)</li>
	<li>H.E. Esen Aydogdyyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States (Invited)</li>
	<li>H.E. Furqat Sidiqov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States</li>
</ul>

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