Great to join C5 1 Critical Minerals Dialogue in Kazakhstan! Critical minerals are vital to our everyday needs and technologies, powering infrastructure, industry, and national defense. President Trump deeply understands Central Asia’s pivotal role. In close partnership with trusted C5 partners, we are here to ensure reliable access to these materials, build resilient, transparent, and market-driven supply chains.

It was a pleasure to meet with President Tokayev of Kazakhstan. We had a productive discussion on strengthening commercial ties, particularly in the critical minerals, energy sectors and aviation. We also exchanged views on advancing the Board of Peace, the forthcoming G20 meeting, and new areas of bilateral collaboration.

Last night, I joined executives from leading oil, gas, and nuclear companies in Houston. We discussed the importance of the @StateDept and American industry working together to establish reliable and secure supply chains for energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI – all economic and national security imperatives. Special thanks to @USIBC and @USBanglaTrade for the productive discussions. --S. Paul Kapur

A productive meeting with Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev ahead of the C5 1 Critical Minerals Dialogue. Looking forward to deepening cooperation!

I’m excited to be in Kazakhstan for the C5 1 Critical Minerals Dialogue! Strengthening U.S. connectivity with Central Asia is a priority for this administration, and under President Trump's leadership, we are committed to securing critical minerals supply chains. It’s always great to be with my good friend, Ambassador Julie Stufft! @USembassyKAZ

Great meeting with Exxon Mobil’s Director of Economics and Energy Dr. Prasanna V. Joshi to discuss the company’s oil and gas ventures in South and Central Asia. Exxon’s partnerships from India to Kazakhstan are providing the energy needed to drive growth across the region. SCA is happy to support American energy suppliers as a reliable partner in the region. --S. Paul Kapur

Visited Excelerate Energy in Houston to promote the U.S. energy sector and discuss LNG infrastructure investment in South Asia. Excelerate has served as a dependable partner for countries across South Asia with major investments in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. We look forward to supporting their further expansion in the region. --S. Paul Kapur

.@State_SCA's Deputy Assistant Secretary Morrison discussed outcomes from the successful Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi with leaders from DC think tanks. At the Quad FMM, @SecRubio and Quad Ministers underscored key priorities such as maritime and economic security and critical and emerging technology, with new announcements on securing resilient critical minerals supply chains, enhancing port development, and cooperation on fuel security. The Quad continues to deliver real results to the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

South Asia’s ports are a global commercial hub that provide American firms with investment opportunities while driving economic growth and innovation in the region. At the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains, discussed how American businesses can work with South Asian ports to facilitate transparent, high-quality infrastructure development and the use of trusted technologies. --S. Paul Kapur

The @DFCgov approves $2.5 billion in investments aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains, expanding U.S. energy exports, supporting peace and stability, and bolstering economic cooperation and growth in the Indo-Pacific! dfc.gov/media/press-releases…

Port of Baltimore welcomes delegates from 🇧🇩 🇮🇳 🇲🇻 🇱🇰! The tour showcased U.S. port operations and partnership models that can be adapted to support innovation and infrastructure development in South Asia, driving economic connectivity and growth.

⚓ Congratulations on your epic voyage, SLNS Samudravijaya! 🇺🇸🇱🇰  Following its historic voyage from Baltimore to Colombo, the former @USCoastGuard Cutter Decisive was commissioned into the @srilanka_Navy fleet as SLNS Samudravijaya, P628. Chargé d’Affaires Jayne Howell joined President @anuradisanayake to mark the commissioning of the fourth U.S. Excess Defense Article-transferred cutter to join the Sri Lanka Navy.  The vessel will strengthen capabilities to counter drug trafficking and other illicit activity, conduct search and rescue operations, and safeguard vital Indian Ocean shipping routes.  This transfer reflects our shared commitment to maritime security, helping keep critical sea lanes open, disrupt transnational crime, and support a safer, more secure Indo-Pacific. Congratulations to the crew on this milestone achievement!  Read more: lk.usembassy.gov/us-sl-celeb…

Congratulations Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on your election as President of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

"It is a very exciting time in bilateral relations between the United States and Uzbekistan." @UnderSecPD

U.S. agencies working together to support Indian Ocean ports!  Did you know ports in the Indian Ocean account for a third of global bulk cargo, serving as major hubs for global supply chains, energy transport, and infrastructure investment.  U.S. investment and innovation can help ports thrive, economies grow, and communities prosper. @CommerceGov @USTDA @DFCgov @EximBankUS @TradeGov @DOTMARAD @USCG

At the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains, @DeputySecState joined delegates from Indian Ocean states, as well as senior U.S. officials and private sector reps, to discuss strengthening South Asia’s ports sector. For the United States, ensuring the region’s ports sectors stay connected and secure is both an economic imperative and a matter of national security.  When ports thrive, economies grow and communities prosper.

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers delivered keynote remarks and joined the Honorable Sumnima Udas, Chair of Parliament’s International Relations Committee, at Ascent Summit 2026 to underscore strong ties between the United States and Nepal through entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Summit brought together more than 1400 climbers, expedition leaders, innovators, outdoor brands, and tourism leaders to explore how Nepal’s mountaineering heritage and American innovation can make expeditions safer and strengthen Nepal’s adventure tourism sector. In her keynote remarks, Under Secretary Rogers emphasized that American products and expertise, from high-quality outdoor gear to communication tools designed for extreme mountain conditions, support Nepal’s tourism economy and create new opportunities for United States businesses. The United States continues to cooperate with Nepal to advance innovation, and economic growth for both nations and to strengthen Nepal’s rise as a global destination for adventure tourism.

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) is one of the coolest cultural things we do at State. For modest amounts, we help to excavate, preserve, and restore priceless historic buildings, archeological sites, religious archives, and other world heritage. Today I toured Patan Durbar Square, a complex of 16-17C palace and temple structures damaged by a 2015 earthquake. AFCP stepped in to support repairs, which were led by the gracious and expert Dr. Rohit Ranjitkar. Lalitpur Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan welcomed me and joined us on our tour. Restorations on many of these buildings were marginal — the teak timber held up well over centuries of tectonic events. Where new carvings were needed, Dr. Ranjitkar tracked down descendants of the original artisans who chiseled the fixtures, providing them training where needed so they could contribute replacement pieces.

These fountains are original (date to 1500s) and draw real spring water.