August 25, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On August 16-23, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) trained five tuberculosis (TB) specialists from Turkmenistan on the clinical management of drug-resistant (DR) TB during a study tour to Riga, Latvia. Organized by the WHO Collaborating Center in Riga, Latvia, this 7-day …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 25, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
August 4, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On July 27-28, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Health Organization (WHO) in Turkmenistan trained tuberculosis (TB) specialists of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) on systematic screening and preventive treatment of TB. The training is part of a comprehensive program …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 4, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
July 10, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) concluded a two-day seminar on international parliamentary practices for 27 newly-elected members of the 7th convocation of Turkmenistan Parliament – the Mejlis. The seminar, organized by USAID’s Governance Support Program (GSP), introduced the members of Parliament (MPs) to best practices …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 10, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
June 23, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan (BDST) to establish a free-of-charge Sign Language Interpretation Service in all five regions of Turkmenistan. On June 1, 2023, seven sign language interpreters trained by USAID, started offering their services to persons …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 24, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
From May 15 to June 9, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the World Health Organization Country Office (WHO CO) in Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), conducted a series of trainings on tuberculosis (TB) infection prevention and control to build the capacity …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 12, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
June 7, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, has concluded a six-month pilot training program on family counseling. USAID and UNFPA-supported civil society organizations provided training on positive gender norms, reproductive rights, and constructive conflict resolution to over 200 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 7, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
June 2, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – From May 26-28, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), held the DigiWomen Codefest hackathon competition for women and girls at the Ish Nokady Coworking Center. The three-day hackathon provided a platform for 70 DigiWomen Camp participants from four provinces of the country to compete, innovate, and collaborate using …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 3, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
PRESS RELEASE US EMBASSY ASHGABAT May 22, 2023 ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN: The United States Embassy in Turkmenistan, in conjunction with the Institute of History and Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, successfully conducted a closing ceremony of the 27th U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 22, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
May 16, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia Änjali Kaur opened a skills training center for returned migrants and vulnerable groups of women wishing to attain new skills and take part in the country’s economy. The center is a part of a USAID-funded …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 16, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
Ashgabat, May 8, 2023 – On May 5, Merrion & Smith (in conjunction with the Library of Congress of the United States) and the National Institute of Manuscripts under the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan (hereinafter the Institute) concluded the first mission focused on the conservation and restoration of 80 ancient manuscripts and lithographically printed …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 8, 2023 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Art & Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
PRESS RELEASE US EMBASSY ASHGABAT April 10, 2023 On April 7, 2023, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the National Department of Protection, Research, and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Sites of Turkmenistan (hereinafter the National Department) concluded the first mission aimed at preserving the 12th century Hudaynazar Mausoleum near the city …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 21, 2023 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
April 13, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Rysgal Bank, held a conference on Venture Capital Investments at the Yyldyz Hotel. The forum engaged private-sector investors, financial institutions, IT companies, universities, government regulators, and other stakeholders from the startup and venture capital ecosystem of Turkmenistan. …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 14, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
March 31, 2023, Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan, with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, launched the Lebap Handmade Exports (Lebap HME) startup incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition and a series of …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 1, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Commercial Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
March 17, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has helped Turkmenistan’s Ýigit farm in obtaining GLOBALG.A.P. international certification. Ýigit is the largest greenhouse tomato producer in Turkmenistan, operating a 34-hectare facility in Kaka District of Ahal Region and employing more than 600 workers. The company is a member of …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 18, 2023 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
PRESS RELEASE US EMBASSY ASHGABAT February 10, 2023 Today, February 10, 2023, the Palace of Mukams in Ashgabat hosted the U.S.-Turkmenistan Broadway Concert to a full house. The concert, attended by more than 1,000 music lovers, featured performances of Broadway classics such as West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, Pirates of the Caribbean …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | February 11, 2023 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
PRESS RELEASE US EMBASSY ASHGABAT January 30, 2023 On January 27, the J. Paul Getty Museum and the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan concluded the first mission aimed at preserving the 5th century Buddha Head found in the ancient city of Merv. The mission was made possible through the U.S. Ambassadors …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | January 30, 2023 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Art & Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
January 18, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, USAID, in partnership with the Public Association Enterprise Tebigy Kuwwat, an ecological civil society organization, hosted a roundtable for government agencies, civil society organizations, and private companies to discuss and develop by-laws for the country’s 2019 Law On Environmental Audit. USAID Central Asia Acting Regional Mission Director Luis …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | January 18, 2023 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
December 2, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The Academy of Civil Service (ACS) under the President of Turkmenistan in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched Turkmenistan’s first mobile application featuring a dictionary with the tri-lingual information and communications technology (ICT) dictionary. This new application called IT Sözlük is available for …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 3, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
November 19, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and in partnership with the local consulting company “Orlan”, hosted a final event of the Handmade Exports 2022 (HME) startup incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition and a …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 22, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
November 15, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia activity and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Labour Organization in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, started a two-day technical meeting titled “Strengthening National Policies on Trafficking …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 18, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
November 15, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Academy of Civil Service (ACS) under the President of Turkmenistan, started a 10-day training course on network administration in the public sector for Turkmen information technology (IT) specialists. The course equips Turkmen specialists with knowledge about …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 16, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
November 8, 2022 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On November 7, 2022, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 8, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
Astana, Kazakhstan, October 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the 12th annual Central Asia Trade Forum themed, “Digitalization of Customs Services. Pathway to Paperless Trade” in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a flagship international two-day event for advancing connectivity and trade. The forum brought together Central Asian customs administrations to discuss ongoing efforts in …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 12, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, September 9, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the second Regional Women’s Summit themed, ‘Women in Trade: Challenges and Opportunities in Central Asia. Best Practices.’ on September 21, 2022, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The summit aims to integrate gender considerations into all sectors of the economy in Central Asia …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 10, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
August 15, 2022 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan within the Global Project on “Strengthening resilience to prevent violent extremism in Asia (STRIVE Asia), Joint EU-UN Partnership” and the Launch Life Coding Bootcamp, supported by the United States Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted a Hackathon themed “DigiWomen STRIVE”. Turkmenistan’s first Women’s …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 17, 2022 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 8, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, American Spaces, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
June 07, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, USAID in partnership with the Public Association Enterprise Tebigy Kuwwat hosted a roundtable for the government agencies responsible for environmental monitoring and data collection to discuss regulations that support climate-friendly policies and practices in Turkmenistan. Clear and effective environmental monitoring helps governing authorities identify, remediate, and prevent degradation …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 7, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
June 1, 2022, Almaty, Kazakhstan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have embarked on a partnership to increase cooperation in renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and other areas to support accelerated decarbonization of the electricity sectors across the Central Asian region. Today, USAID …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 1, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
May 06, 2022, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan –USAID, in partnership with the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and local experts, concluded a series of four seminars and forums for government representatives, civil society, and entrepreneurs involved in waste management. The Government of Turkmenistan prioritizes waste management in the nation’s environmental protection and sustainable development strategies. …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 6, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
April 29, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – At today’s Export Facilitation Initiative event, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a contest that offers a co-financing program to help Turkmenistan’s farmers to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, as a key step towards exporting fresh horticultural products to premium international markets. The event included a certificate award ceremony for six …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 30, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, February 18, 2022 – This week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Hydrometeorology Service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and international experts, organized the second seminar on advanced automated meteorological measuring and information systems for weather forecasters in Ashgabat and …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | February 19, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, February 8, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia activity, implemented by Winrock International, partnered with government and non-governmental organizations across Central Asia to hold a month-long online campaign dedicated to Safer Internet Day, marked annually on February 08 to promote safer and more responsible use …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | February 9, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
For Immediate Release November 3, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: On November 3, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) commemorates a major milestone, marking 60 years since it was founded by President John F. Kennedy. USAID’s Regional Mission Central Asia joins a global celebration to mark the Agency’s 60th anniversary. For six decades, USAID has built its …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 3, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
October 07, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIE), hosted a virtual seminar designed to support the development of the Ashgabat Stock Exchange and to attract investment in the country’s economy. In his opening remarks, U.S. Ambassador …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 7, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
October 07, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan is pleased to announce Lawrence Hardy II, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has arrived in Almaty as the new Regional Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Central Asia. Mr. Hardy will lead USAID’s regional programs across Kazakhstan, the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 7, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
October 05, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new $19 million five-year activity, USAID Trade Central Asia, that will be implemented in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The new trade activity will build on USAID’s decades of achievements facilitating regional trade, enterprise development, and regional …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 5, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, October 4, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the eleventh annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond focused on post-COVID recovery and resilience in the region. This five-day virtual event includes over 80 distinguished speakers from around the world including Central …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 4, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Turkmenistan as they celebrate their 30th Independence Day on September 27, 2021. For thirty years, Turkmenistan and the United States have enjoyed a close and productive relationship grounded in support for Turkmenistan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 27, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Secretary of State
Ashgabat, September 13, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan convened the “30 Years of Turkmenistan’s Independence, 20 Years of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation” (AFCP) Virtual Conference. This international academic conference organized by the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section consisted of two sessions …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 14, 2021 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Art & Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
September 9, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrates the successful completion of its four-year USAID Enriching Youth for Tomorrow Program implemented by JA Worldwide, one of the oldest and largest youth-serving NGOs in the world. The activity improved the capacity of Turkmenistani youth to contribute to the local economy and …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 10, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan
September 07, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On September 3, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new activity for youth development in Turkmenistan. The five-year, USAID Youth Development activity, will be implemented by the QED Group and will leverage past and current USAID interventions to connect Turkmenstani youth with employment opportunities and create …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 7, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan
August 27, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the winners of a Startup Ecosystem Program 2021 competition, hosted jointly by the USAID Enriching Youth for Tomorrow activity, the USAID Future Growth Initiative, and the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan. During the three months of the program’s implementation, 127 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 30, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
Ashgabat, August 25, 2021 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Matthew Klimow and Director of the National Department of Protection, Research, and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Sites of Turkmenistan Dr. Muhammet Mamedov announced the recipient of a new grant from the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) during a ceremony, held online. A joint …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 26, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
July 15, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today inaugurated its Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment program in Turkmenistan. The five-year program covers the five countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan and will strengthen regional cooperation on the management of shared water resources in the Syr Darya and Amu Darya …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 19, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
May 5, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Matthew Klimow and the Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Atageldi Shamyradov inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to 20 years of successful cooperation between the United States of America and Turkmenistan in historic and cultural preservation through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) at the Museum …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 6, 2021 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Art & Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
May 4, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia activity and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, conducted the first online discussion on international best practices to introduce a Business Ombudsman in Turkmenistan that …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 4, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
March 11, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia, and Future Growth Initiative programs, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conducted a webinar on increasing the export potential of Turkmen enterprises and …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 12, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. Agencies
March 5, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported Enriching Youth for Tomorrow program organized a virtual celebration to recognize the successes of the programs’ female beneficiaries, in honor of the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8. Participating in the event, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Matthew Klimow stated, “Gender …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 5, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. Agencies
Sunday, November 29, 2020 Every child deserves to be a superhero, thought Feruza Pettulayeva. With five nephews, Feruza, CEO and co-founder of the Superkidstm startup knew a thing or two about Batman, Spiderman, and Iron Man. She also knew that learning could be an everyday adventure, and tried to show her nephews that education can …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 4, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies
October 23, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the winners of the three-day Startup Ecosystem Program Competition, held jointly by the USAID Enriching Youth for Tomorrow project, the USAID Future Growth Initiative, and the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan. During four months of the program, 122 young entrepreneurs …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 24, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
October 20, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has published a detailed Directory of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters (PDF, 6.62 MB) to provide key information on growers to potential buyers around the world. Over 120 horticulture exporters from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are listed in the catalogue that includes details about their products …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 20, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release October 9, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan on the occasion of the inaugural Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – United States of America Trilateral Meeting. Begin …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 10, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, October 8, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting a private Turkmen logistics company, Shaylan Economic Society, to fully digitize all its warehouse and transportation management systems. Shaylan is a warehouse and distribution pioneer in Turkmenistan operating warehouses, cold storage facilities and a …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 8, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO Turkmenistan Independence Day September 26, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I extend greetings to the people of Turkmenistan as you celebrate the 29th anniversary of your independence. The United States values Turkmenistan as an important partner in advancing regional stability, security, and …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 27, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Secretary of State
September 4, 2020 Press Section U.S. Embassy Ashgabat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Matthew S. Klimow, was selected to temporarily fill a high level position within the U.S. Department of State. He will serve as the acting Inspector General of the Department. In order to fulfill the duties …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 4, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat
Ashgabat, August 27, 2020 – On August 27th the U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Matthew S. Klimow, announced an award from the United States’ Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan for their collaborative …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 27, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
August 27, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia program, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan held an online webinar on eradicating forced labor and human trafficking under …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 27, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 29, 2020 — On July 25 the cities of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States celebrated 30 years of mutually beneficial partnership as Sister Cities. On July 25, 1990, Mayor Louis Saavedra of Albuquerque and Mayor Amangeldi Bayramov of Ashgabat signed the Sister Cities Protocol. Since then, the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 29, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 6, 2020 – On July 2, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a hotline for Turkmen producers of fresh fruits and vegetables to facilitate export of their products. Hosted by the USAID Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, the export advisory hotline will provide essential information about the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 7, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
“In many cases, women here are homemakers,” says Lyale Orazova, talking about her homeland, Turkmenistan. “Since a woman gives birth to her children, she is responsible for teaching them the ways of our people. It’s the women who teach children that water is special, that it must be valued, and that they need to take …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 2, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
June 1, 2020, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed an additional $500,000 to support Turkmenistan’s COVID-19 prevention efforts, bringing the total U.S. Government resources made available to all partners in Turkmenistan to $1.42 million. The additional funding will be provided to the United …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 2, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
May 27, 2020, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $2 million dollars to protect migrants in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support will be delivered through the ongoing USAID-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia project, implemented by Winrock International. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 27, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. Agencies
Ashgabat, April 6, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, with the cooperation of the Government of Turkmenistan, has assisted dozens of U.S. citizens in Turkmenistan in returning to the United States. On March 28, the U.S. Embassy facilitated the repatriation of U.S. citizens from Turkmenistan to Washington, DC, via a charter flight. The flight took …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 6, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Turkmenistan Event: This message contains the following new information: U.S. Embassy authorized ordered departure status due to reduced international and medevac flight availability, and restriction of movement. The State Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens traveling or residing outside …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 1, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States should work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. In case commercial transportation options cease to be available, we are compiling a list of persons seeking to leave Turkmenistan. Please enroll in STEP and provide your name and contact information to …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 23, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
U.S. Department of Defense Immediate Release Dec. 29, 2019 In response to repeated Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) attacks on Iraqi bases that host Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces, U.S. forces have conducted precision defensive strikes against five KH facilities in Iraq and Syria that will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks against OIR coalition …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 31, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 29, 2019 Press Briefing By Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach, Florida 6:49 P.M. EST SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening. Myself, with Secretary Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley, came here to Florida …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 31, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson December 30, 2019 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine; Minsk, Belarus; Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan; Tashkent, Uzbekistan; and Nicosia, Cyprus from January 3-7. Secretary Pompeo will travel to Kyiv on January 3, where he will meet …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 30, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat held its annual screenings of independent documentary films on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, at the Ashgabat Cinema, featuring three critically-acclaimed movies, and followed by a Q&A with American film experts. As Ambassador Klimow stated at the event, “Documentaries are not as well-known as fiction films. But by …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 25, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
American theater group, “theater simple,” visited Turkmenistan November 17 – 25, 2019, for the 3rd International Theatre Festival organized by the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. Since its foundation in 1990, “theater simple” has received a number of awards, including the Grand Prize at the Adelaide Fringe festival, and entertained audiences both in the United …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 25, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, October 23, 2019 – On October 21, U.S. Ambassador Matthew Klimow awarded a $150,000 grant through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to the National Administration for the Preservation, Study, and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Turkmenistan. Ambassador Klimow presented the award at an official ceremony held at the Museum of …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 23, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
October 17, 2019, Ashgabat – A delegation of adaptive sports athletes, coaches, and administrators from the United States concluded its 10-day visit to Turkmenistan with a conference in Ashgabat on October 15. During the program, delegation members shared their experience promoting sports inclusive of individuals with disabilities and engaged with their counterparts from Turkmenistan through …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 18, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Please click here to submit an entry for the DV-2021 program starting October 2, 2019 through November 5, 2019.
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 2, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases
Ashgabat, September 26, 2019 – On September 18, U.S. Ambassador Matthew Klimow visited the historic site of the Dayahatyn Caravanserai in Lebap region to mark the completion of the second phase of the Dayahatyn Caravanserai preservation project, a partnership between the United States Embassy in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. Dr. Muhammet …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 26, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 24, 2019 – On July 24, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UoIE) conducted a fruit tree production workshop for orchard owners and agronomists in Ashgabat. During the workshop, USAID’s horticulture advisor shared key techniques and technologies to sustainably maximize production of …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 24, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. Agencies
July 9, 2019, Ashgabat – American jazz group the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet completed its tour in Turkmenistan, treating audiences in Ashgabat to a concert and jam session with local artists from Turkmenistan. The Quartet visited Turkmenistan June 26 – July 3, 2019, for a series of workshops and concerts, reaching around 1600 people. Ambassador …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 9, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, News, Press Releases
Ashgabat, June 27, 2019 – The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan, Mr. Matthew S. Klimow, presented his credentials to His Excellency Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He serves as the eighth Ambassador of the United States to Turkmenistan. Ambassador Klimow and …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 27, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, June 20, 2019 – On June 16, the U.S. Embassy concluded its annual Summer Film Screenings. More than 4,500 people attended film screenings at theaters in Turkmenabat, Mary, Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Balkanabat, and Turkmenbashy. The Summer Film Screenings ran from June 1 to June 16 and showcased three recent American blockbusters about space, in honor …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 21, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, May 6, 2019 – Mark Moody, Director of the Office of Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, led a U.S. delegation to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on May 2 to discuss the midterm results of the October 2018 U.S.-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations. The fifth Annual Bilateral Consultations took …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 6, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, March 14, 2019 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UoIE) inaugurated and officially opened Hil Standart’s Microbiology Laboratory, the first private sector food safety laboratory in Turkmenistan. With support from UoIE, USAID and Hil Standart worked together to determine the market demand for testing services and then procure …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 14, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad traveled to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on December 11. During the visit, SRAR Khalilzad met with Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Minister of National Security Yaylym Berdiyev, and other Government of Turkmenistan officials. They discussed the importance of a regional approach to bringing all Afghan parties to the negotiating table, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 17, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, November 14, 2018 – On Sunday, November 18, the U.S. Embassy will sponsor screenings of three critically-acclaimed independent documentary films, at Ashgabat Cinema, followed by a Q&A session with American film experts. Leading up to the event, three American film experts—director James Q. Chan, filmmaker Tim Skousen, and American Film Showcase representative Jennifer Phan—will …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 7, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia
Ashgabat, October 29, 2018 – Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asian Affairs Emilia A. Puma led the U.S. delegation to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on October 25–26 for the fifth U.S-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations. The Annual Bilateral Consultations with Turkmenistan, last held in Washington, D.C. in 2015, are a regular mechanism to discuss the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 30, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 29, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, News, Press Releases
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, September 20, 2018 – The United States will be holding its flagship international business event, the Eighth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum, in Uzbekistan for the first time. The event, organized by the U.S. Agency for international Development (USAID) and co-hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Trade of the Government of Uzbekistan, will …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | September 20, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia
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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 6, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Travel & Tourism
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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 3, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Remarks
Ashgabat, June 29, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in partnership with the Embassy of the United Kingdom, will host 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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 29, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, June 14, 2018– U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Central and South Asia, Javier Piedra, visited Turkmenistan as part of his first official visit to Central Asia. Piedra visited Turkmenabat and Ashgabat to see first-hand how USAID programs are benefiting Turkmenistan by strengthening the investment climate and supporting the private …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 14, 2018 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, Trade, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 13, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Michael R. Pompeo
Ashgabat, May 24, 2018 – Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concluded a five-day workshop designed to help transport and logistics companies in Turkmenistan improve their management systems and increase their export opportunities. Turkmenistan has developed numerous large-scale infrastructure projects to improve trade potential but, without good management practices, local transport and logistics …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 24, 2018 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies
Ashgabat, May 11, 2018 – U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard will visit Mary province on May 16 to take part in the closing ceremony for restoration and conservation of the Greater and Lesser Gyz Gala monuments in Ancient Merv, supported by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The ceremony will be held at Gyz …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 11, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
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 …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 28, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, March 28, 2018 – The U.S. Agency for International Development Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Program in Central Asia, in partnership with the Turkmenistan Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIE), held a seminar for local producers to help strengthen their export potential. To increase their revenue and earn hard currency, Turkmenistan’s producers look to foreign …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | March 28, 2018 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
On Friday March 30,2018, the U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the U.S. Embassy, Karz Bank. The auction will last from 9:00am to 12:00pm. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for payment and pickup arrangements. …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | February 27, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices
American Councils for International Education announces the 2018 testing schedule for the U.S. Government-funded FLEX Exchange Program for High School Students. Finalists in the competition will have the opportunity to live with an American family and study in an American high school during 2018-2019 school year. The FLEX program pays for all travel, housing and living …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | January 8, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, December 22, 2017 – The U.S. Embassy is sponsoring a fourth and final trip by four musicians from the United States to work with the Turkmen National Conservatory, culminating in a joint concert on Saturday, December 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre. The concert will feature American classics, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 26, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia | Tags: Barack Obama
In his first National Security Strategy, President Trump maps out a vision affirming that strong and sovereign states with diverse cultures are the best hope for a peaceful world. The president made clear that U.S. national security prioritizes the best interests of the United States and that the U.S. remains a force for good in …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | December 19, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 16, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases
Ashgabat, August 16, 2017 – On August 14, 2017, U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard celebrated the completion of a joint project with the Museum of Fine Arts in Ashgabat to conserve, restore, and reconstruct ancient mosaic panels from Turkmenistan’s archaeological site at Gonur Depe. In 2015 the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat awarded a grant to the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 16, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
Ashgabat, July 28, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard and Turkmenistan’s Minister of Finance Gochmyrat Myradov signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The agreement underscores growing international cooperation to curb offshore tax evasion and marks a step forward in building a stronger, more stable …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 28, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Government Offices, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, June 30, 2017 – On July 1 the U.S. Embassy kicks off its seventh annual Summer Film Screenings, featuring three recent American blockbusters. The films will be shown in July at theaters in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Dashoguz, Mary, Turkmenbashi, and Turkmenabat. U.S. Embassy personnel will introduce the films and greet visitors before and after the screenings. Arrival, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 30, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held a two-day professional development seminar for English teachers May 20-21, 2017 at Magtymguly Turkmen State University. Three English Language Fellows led the seminar and shared their teaching experiences and methodology with 100 participants from throughout the country. Participants included university …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 1, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, English Language Learning, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ashgabat, March 13, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy is sponsoring three American music experts to work for a week with the State Symphony Orchestra of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan, culminating in a joint concert on Friday, March 17 at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre. The American musicians are traveling to Turkmenistan …
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By myradovaa | March 13, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Africa East Asia and Pacific Europe Middle East and North Africa South Asia and Central Asia Western Hemisphere As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
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By myradovaa | March 8, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat
Ashgabat, November 18, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard visited Lebap province today to take part in a closing ceremony for the restoration and conservation of the Dayahatyn caravanserai, an Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project. He also reviewed the results of the conservation work done at the site. The ceremony was held at the Dayahatyn caravanserai with the participation of U.S. …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 19, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: AFCP
Ashgabat, August 29, 2016 – Today, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat will award $85,600 to the National Administration for the Study, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural and Historical Monuments of Turkmenistan from the 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program. An award ceremony will be held at the Fine Arts Museum of Turkmenistan today, August 29 at 15:00, with …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 29, 2016 | Topics: Ambassadors Fund, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkmenistan | Tags: AFCP
On August 20-26, 2016, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) arranged a visit to Dubai, UAE for four State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange officials to explore opportunities for stocking Turkmen goods in Dubai warehouses in order to make them more accessible to potential buyers. The officials met with warehouse operators, shipping agents, freight forwarders, commercial real estate companies, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 27, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
On August 12, Ambassador Mustard participated in the closing ceremony for an Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project completed by the Fine Arts Museum of Turkmenistan. This was the second stage in the reconstruction of the 15th century Seyit Jemalletdin Mosque portal – known for its ancient Arabic calligraphy and mosaics depicting two golden dragons – originally located in Annau, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | August 19, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassadors Fund, Culture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: AFCP
All of the films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles and are open to the public free of charge. The films will be screened according to the following schedule: Ashgabat – “Ashgabat” Cinema Hall Saturday, July 9 at 12:00– Inside Out (cartoon) Saturday, July 9 at 15:00 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 8, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy alerts all Turkmenistan citizens and residents interested in work, travel, and exchange opportunities in the United States of malicious scams recently propagated on behalf of the Embassy by unknown individuals. These scams have falsely advertised education and travel opportunities and have solicited payment under pretense. With the exception of Consular services, the …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 16, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat
From May 23-27, 2016, the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a Drug Unit Commanders Course in Ashgabat for officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Migration and Customs Services. The workshop was intended to respond to …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 6, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador
Two award-winning film experts of the American Film Showcase (AFS) program, director Steven (Sandy) Smolan and cinematographer Christopher Chomyn, will visit Ashgabat May 20-25 to share their expertise with professionals in the field of filmmaking. These two cinematographers will give public presentations and screenings at the U.S. Embassy’s Information Resource Center (IRC) and the Ashgabat …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | May 20, 2016 | Topics: Culture, News, Press Releases
Two representatives of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), Assistant Curator at the Department of Islamic Art Ms. Martina Rugiadi and Conservator Ms. Janis Mandrus, will visit Ashgabat April 6-13 to prepare the shipment of more than a dozen Seljuq-era artifacts from museums in Turkmenistan to New York City. An exhibition titled “Court …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | April 6, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Today, contemporary American dance and music group Company E will begin a series of workshops and presentations to share their expertise with counterparts in Turkmenistan. The program will culminate in a joint Turkmen-American concert for the public on February 27. Based in Washington D.C., Company E emphasizes international collaborations with the great choreographers, dancers, musicians …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | February 22, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Good morning, everyone. I’ll do this briefing in English, but I do understand Russian. So I should be able to understand your questions at least. So, I am here in Ashgabat this week for the Oil and Gas Conference. I was at last year’s Oil and Gas Conference as well. And I might have met …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 20, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, John Kerry, Michael R. Pompeo
Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you distinguished guests and minister Halilov. It is a great pleasure to be here today to speak at this important conference. I would like to focus my remarks today first on global energy markets, and then I’ll be addressing Turkmenistan’s role and contributions as an important player in …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | November 17, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Turkmenistan on the 24th anniversary of your nation’s independence. Since that proud day of independence, the United States has been pleased to work closely with Turkmenistan on a wide range of issues including regional stability, energy security, education, …
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By US Embassy Ashgabat | October 23, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, John Kerry, Michael R. Pompeo
