American Councils in Turkmenistan provides promising young Turkmenistan citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter U.S. colleges and universities by increasing students’ competitiveness through rigorous preparation. Participants will focus on TOEFL and SAT test preparation, Academic Reading and Writing, and training in other study skills necessary for success in applying to U.S. …
Read More»
On October 21, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, and Culture of Turkmenistan, organized a national spelling bee competition as a part of the Central Asian Spelling Bee. The competition took place at the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. About 70 talented …
Read More»
On May 27, 2023 the Mary Velayat Library jointly with the Mary American Corner and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted the book fair to celebrate the 31 years of U.S.-Turkmenistan diplomatic relations and the International Children’s Day. The book fair featured an exhibit of the classic American literature translated into Turkmen. Participants had a …
Read More»
On Wednesday, March 15, U.S. Ambassador Matthew Klimow visited the International University of Humanities and Development for a celebration of a U.S. holiday. Presidents’ Day, celebrated every year in the United States, honors the country’s past leaders. Ambassador Klimow spoke to the students about the importance of the holiday. “Reflecting on the great leaders from …
Read More»
Advertisement for Potential Participants Have you graduated from school? Are you having trouble getting a good score on the TOEFL? Have you heard about the SAT? Do you know about college level academic reading and writing? Do you have questions on how to write an essay that will enhance American university applications? American Councils for …
Read More»
On November 18, 2022 the Lebap Welayat Library jointly with the Turkmenabat American Corner and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted the book fair dedicated to the 30 years of U.S.-Turkmenistan diplomatic relations, 20 years of Turkmenabat American Corner and the International Education Week. The book fair featured an exhibit of the classic American literature …
Read More»
On October 30, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, and Culture of Turkmenistan, organized the first-ever national spelling bee as a part of the Central Asian Spelling Bee. The competition took place at the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. About 80 talented …
Read More»
Ashgabat, July 7, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat partnered with the State Library to host the first-ever Turkmen-American Book Festival at the State Library of Turkmenistan. The book festival is part of a series of events organized to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Turkmenistan. U.S. Ambassador …
Read More»
Currently the American Center in Ashgabat and American Corners in Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat are open by appointment only. Visitors are required to sanitize their hands upon entrance, always wear mask, and follow social distancing during their stay. Visitors should abstain from visiting the American Spaces if they feel sick. How to visit the American …
Read More»
All new short video series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by American Embassy officers in Ashgabat. Please enjoy the videos, and feel free to download, repost and share with friends. Don’t forget to send us your feedback! Please scroll down below for the latest additions! We will be adding …
Read More» The United States Department of State has adopted updated measures worldwide to protect the health and safety of American Spaces visitors and employees. Effective immediately, the Ashgabat American Center and American Corners in Mary, Turkmenabat and Dashoguz will be closed to the public until further notice. During this period, visitors may only come to the …
Read More» The United States Department of State has adopted measures worldwide to protect the health and safety of American Spaces visitors and employees. Effective immediately, the Ashgabat American Center and American Corners in Mary, Turkmenabat and Dashoguz will be closed to the public until further notice. During this period, visitors may still drop off or check-out …
Read More» On behalf of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and the American people, I extend warm greetings and best wishes on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to the Government and people of Turkmenistan. The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations …
Read More»
The American Center will resume its normal operations beginning Saturday, January 26. Please follow this website for updated information on our programs. We thank you for your patience.
Read More»
Ashgabat, September 28, 2018– On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the people and government of Turkmenistan as you commemorate your country’s Independence Day. The United States and Turkmenistan work together in pursuit of our shared interests in a region of prosperous, independent, and sovereign states. We look toward …
Read More»
Ashgabat, July 6, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in partnership with the Embassy of the United Kingdom, hosted a visit to Ashgabat by Professor Peter Frankopan of Oxford University as part of a program to promote dialogue on the historic legacy of the Silk Road. Dr. Frankopan, Professor of Global History at Oxford …
Read More»
Dear Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, fellow ambassadors, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Thank you for joining us as we commemorate our 242nd Independence Day. Thank you to Presidents Donald Trump and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for their commitment to a strong U.S.-Turkmen relationship. And thank you …
Read More»
Ashgabat, March 28, 2018 – Public Diplomacy Officer J.R. deLara will bike across Turkmenistan March 31 – April 12 to demonstrate support for regional connectivity, promote U.S. educational and exchange programs, and learn more about life in Turkmenistan outside the capital. J.R. will depart from Farap on March 31 and expects to reach the Caspian …
Read More»
Ashgabat, November 14, 2017 – On November 1, U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard cut a ribbon to mark the reopening of the Dashoguz American Corner in a new, modernized space. The date also marked the 15th anniversary of the original opening of the Dashoguz American Corner, which hosts over 12,000 visitors per year. More than 50 …
Read More»
Ashgabat, April 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is sponsoring a screening of independent documentary films on Sunday, April 16, at Ashgabat Cinema, featuring three critically-acclaimed movies, and followed by a Q&A with American film experts. Leading up to the event, two American film experts director David Terry Fine and American Film Showcase representative Nestor Vences …
Read More»