A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

This Senate resolution marks 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan declared independence in 1991. It congratulates these Central Asian countries and states that the U.S. relationship with them is strategically important. It states support for the right of all countries to choose their own foreign policy, security arrangements, and economic alliances without outside pressure. It also states that the independence, sovereignty, and borders of Central Asian countries are a basis for peace and security across Eurasia. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or spending.

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Sponsors

• Steve Daines Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors