Marco Rubio: “I am not opposed to the transition.”

We view the – the United States views the relationship between Uzbekistan and Central Asia as paramount to our national security and to our economic prosperity.

We just want fair competition and an opportunity.

Our goal there is to end this war. That’s what we want to do.

What we want to accomplish at this meeting this week will put our countries further down the path of long-term prosperity and security.