S.Res. 459 — A resolution honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

This section expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the C5+1 platform (i.e., U.S. diplomatic mechanism with the five Central Asian states—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) by (1) affirming its strategic importance in promoting regional sovereignty, stability, and shared security interests with the United States; (2) appreciating expanded cooperation on energy and critical minerals through transport corridor development; (3) recognizing the Central Asian nations' commitment to counterterrorism coordination; and (4) hoping for reduced strategic trade barriers and increased prosperity and friendship.