Kerry, Karimov meet in ancient “Silk Road” city Samarkand Gathering of Kerry, five Central Asian counterparts Kerry alludes to rights concerns, Karimov ignores query Uzbek President Islam Karimov (centre) shakes hands with US Secretary of State John Kerry (right) as Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov (left) watches at Samarkand Airport November 1, 2015. Photo: Reuters SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN: US Secretary of State John Kerry met Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov on Sunday during a tour of central Asia, a rare high-level US encounter with the autocratic ruler and frequent target of human rights criticism. The two held talks in the ancient Uzbek …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
