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Ben Black
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Ben Black
@DFC_CEO
3rd Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (@DFCgov)
Washington, DC
dfc.gov
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    Last year on the sidelines of @POTUS’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC, I announced a plan for @DFCgov to partner with the Government of Uzbekistan to identify and mobilize investments that benefit both our countries. Now – here in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – we’re
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    DFC Invests
    @DFCgov
    Jun 16
    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…
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    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
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    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.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    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 next
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    DFC Invests
    @DFCgov
    Jun 16
    This 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…
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    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.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    Thank you to Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy for the warm welcome at Ile-Alatau National Park. An unforgettable experience.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    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
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 14
    Next stop, Kazakhstan. Thank you for the warm welcome, Almaty!
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 14
    Happy Birthday, @POTUS! As America's most financially-astute President, you have made economic statecraft great again! Serving in your administration and helping you achieve your goals has been the honor of a lifetime.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 14
    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.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 14
    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
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 13
    Today we kick off a major @DFCgov trip to the South Caucasus and Central Asia. I look forward to exploring new opportunities to expand investment and strengthen ties between the U.S. and our partners. First stop: 📍 Azerbaijan!
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 10
    It was great to discuss DFC’s strategy for energy infrastructure and economic statecraft with @Landon_Derentz and Michael Sabel at @AtlanticCouncil's Global Energy Forum yesterday. America is leading a new era of energy abundance. @DFCgov is helping our partners build durable,
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