Ben Black
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Ben Black
@DFC_CEO
Brilliant speech, @SecScottBessent, and what a tribute to America as we celebrate our 250th birthday. Our Founders pioneered economic statecraft to secure America’s global position. Under President Trump, @DFCgov is reviving our proud tradition of investing for America. 🇺🇸On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, the most fitting way to honor those who founded this great nation is to meet the pressing challenges of our own time with the same resolve that they brought to theirs. Last night at @EconClubNY, I made clear that under @POTUS’
00:00- NEWS: DFC launched the U.S.–Uzbekistan Joint Investment Platform, a new framework aimed at advancing strategic investments and export financing cooperation between the U.S. and Uzbekistan. dfc.gov/media/press-re…
- Great discussion at the 2026 Uzbekistan-U.S. Annual Business Forum with my friend @JJovanovicUSA, UZ Foreign Minister Kudratov, and Elena V. Son-LaRocco. The world is waking up to the potential of Uzbekistan. @DFCgov will play an essential role in connecting investment to
- Thank you @president_uz and @SMirziyoyeva for your deep commitment to the U.S.-Uzbekistan partnership. Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States is forging new ties with Central Asia and pledging support for partners who share our vision for stability and growth.
- This week, @DFCgov announced a monumental agreement to expand trusted vendors’ access to Kazakhstan's digital network. While our adversaries exploit digital networks for strategic gain, DFC is leading the effort to keep them reliable, secure, and ready to support nextThis week DFC announced its interest, along with a financing proposal, for partnering with one of Kazakhstan’s largest telecommunications companies to upgrade & transition major telecom infrastructure in the country, opening the market to trusted vendors. dfc.gov/media/press-re…
- Great discussion with President @TokayevKZ in Astana. We look forward to partnering on trusted digital networks, critical minerals production, and robust logistics corridors that support Kazakhstan’s continued growth and prosperity.
- What a privilege to tour the new Almaty Museum of Arts’ spectacular collection with the museum’s founder and renowned Kazakh business leader Nurlan Smagulov. Thanks to Nurlan’s leadership Almaty Kazakhstan is now home to the largest contemporary art museum in Central Asia. Highly
- A new chapter in the U.S.-Azerbaijan partnership is underway – built on strategic investment, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity. Glad to meet with Minister @MikayilJabbarov to discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment, and peace in the region.
- Transportation is central to the Trans Caspian Corridor – a trade route poised to unlock new connectivity, and economic growth across the Caucasus and Central Asia. Azerbaijan has a critical role to play here. Great to meet with Minister @RashadNNabiyev to discuss opportunities
