Central Asian Connectivity Task Force

(a) Establishment The President shall establish a Central Asian Connectivity Interagency Task Force dedicated to coordinating the implementation of the Central Asian Regional Connectivity Strategy. (b) Chair The Task Force shall be chaired by the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, with representation from the Bureaus of South and Central Asian Affairs, East Asia and Pacific Affairs, and Europe and Eurasian Affairs of the Department, the United States Trade and Development Agency, the United States International Development Finance Corporation, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, the Export-Import Bank, and any other Federal departments or agencies the President determines relevant to the work of the Task Force. (c) Functions The Task Force shall carry out the following functions: (1) Coordinating implementation of regional connectivity projects with Central Asian countries and relevant countries across South Asia, East Asia, and Europe. (2) Connecting with the United States private sector to identify and support market opportunities in Central Asia. (3) Coordinating with development finance institutions and multilateral development banks to secure additional contributions and technical support to implement the Central Asian Regional Connectivity Strategy and any successor strategy. (d) Sunset The task force shall terminate on January 1, 2031.