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Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia

June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) framework agreement and removing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Daines: One of the underreported successes for your diplomacy in this administration is what’s happened to the peace agreement, a landmark agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. I know, Mr. Secretary, you just were in the region most recently. A major step forward for

Daines Emphasizes Strong Partnership Between U.S. and Central Asia at C5+1 Conference

November 6, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today attended the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference in Washington, D.C., where he delivered opening and closing remarks. Over the past 20 months, Daines has travelled to all five Central Asian countries and met with their presidents. Yesterday, Daines introduced a bill to end the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions that impact the region- read more HERE. Read Daines’ closing remarks as prepared for delivery below. There are few parts of the world that offer the opportunity that Central Asia does. Closer ties between our nations can bring greater economic opportunity to millions of people and secure

Daines Resolution Recognizing Ten Years of Enhanced Relationships with Central Asia Passes U.S. Senate

November 5, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his resolution honoring the ten-year anniversary of enhanced cooperation between the United States and Central Asia passed the U.S. Senate last evening. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Dave McCormick (R- Pa.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) are cosponsors of the resolution. “Central Asia is a strategically critical region, and since the launch of the C5+1 in 2015, we’ve made substantial progress in deepening the relationships between America and the five Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. I’ve travelled to all five Central Asian countries and have a deep

Daines Chairs Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing on the Importance of Central Asia and Black Sea for Global Energy Security

September 30, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today chaired a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing where he discussed the need for Europe to decrease dependence on Russia, energy security and the importance of the Black Sea. Watch his full opening remarks HERE. Daines: First I want to thank our three witnesses for being here today to share their expertise on such an important topic. And I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank the Ranking Member Senator Murphy, for his partnership on these issues as well

Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Advancing Relationships with Central Asia

September 11, 2025

Also Calls for Repeal of Outdated Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Sergio Gor, nominee to be Ambassador to India and special envoy to South and Central Asia and Herschel Walker, nominee to be Ambassador of The Bahamas. Daines stressed the importance of United States diplomatic engagement in Central Asia and the need to overturn outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Daines also emphasized the need to reduce the flow of narcotics into the United States through the Bahamas. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to increase investment and cooperation in Central Asia: Daines: Mr. Gor, it’s good to see

Daines, Rubio Discuss Advancing U.S. Interests in Europe and Central Asia

May 20, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. The two discussed the importance of reducing European dependence on Russian energy, as well as the strategic importance of Central Asian countries to the United States. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines highlighted the need to reduce energy dependency on Russia: Daines: Secretary Rubio, it’s great to see you here today. Very proud of what you’re doing in your role. Grateful to call you a friend and to watch what you’re doing now around the world with working on the President’s agenda.

Daines Secures Commitments from Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio Regarding Iran, Strengthening Relationships in Central Asia, Cracking Down on Mexican Drug Cartels

January 15, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured foreign policy commitments from Secretary of State nominee, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, during his confirmation hearing. Specifically, Daines secured commitments from Rubio to combat Iran’s illegal oil sales, how he will help strengthen the United States’ ties in Central Asia and how the United States can work with Mexico to shut down drug cartels. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “You are charged with one of the most important tasks the administration will have, and that’s advancing President Trump’s agenda and representing the interests of the United States around the world. I can’t think of

Daines Announces Bipartisan Central Asia Caucus

July 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today announced the formation of the Senate Central Asia Caucus. The Caucus will focus on strengthening the United States’ relationship with allies in Central Asia, increasing trade and investment and supporting regional stability and security as Central Asia becomes increasingly vulnerable to the influence of Russia, China and Iran. “Now more than ever it’s critical we strengthen our relationship with dependable allies in Central Asia. After spending extensive time in the region meeting with leaders and as our adversaries grow emboldened, Senator Peters and I look forward to working together to improve trade relations, boost agricultural developments, address human

ICYMI: Washington Examiner: Steve Daines carves out shuttle diplomacy lane as Asia expert for Trump

November 10, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Washington Examiner about the future of U.S. relationships with Central Asia. Read the highlights below. Steve Daines carves out shuttle diplomacy lane as Asia expert for Trump Washington Examiner David Sivak November 10th, 2025 Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) is reprising his role as one of President Donald Trump’s top Senate allies on foreign policy, lending his experience in Asia for a flurry of diplomatic outreach. In an interview from his Senate office, Daines said he would be leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next spring, for what would be his second trip since Trump returned to

Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region

June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center’s Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Ambassador Hoagland for that kind introduction and for your long career working to build America’s ties with the Caspian region. Good morning everyone. Thank you very much to the Caspian Policy Center for hosting this event. I want to acknowledge a few of today’s participants who have been fellow champions of U.S. engagement in this critical region; Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau has been a great advocate

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