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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PRESS RELEASE US EMBASSY ASHGABAT April 22, 2023 TURKMENABAT, TURKMENISTAN: On April 22, the U.S. Embassy organized the first-ever Eco-Festival in Turkmenabat to celebrate Earth Day. The event, which took place in at Turkmenabat Bitaraplyk park, was free and open to the public. After the opening ceremony, visitors enjoyed several activity booths, including art, education, …
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The U.S. Embassy has created three videos (below) with helpful tips as you apply for employment.
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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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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 …
Read More» U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Remarks January 4, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken At Launch of the U.S. Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security January 4, 2023 Benjamin Franklin Room SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Well, first of all, good morning, everyone, and welcome to the State Department. A Happy …
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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 …
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Ashgabat, July 8, 2022 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Matthew S. Klimow and Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan representatives announced the recipient of a new grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program during a ceremony, held in a virtual format. The 30th AFCP project in Turkmenistan was awarded to the …
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Advertisement for Potential Participants Are you planning to apply for graduate school in the United States or abroad? Join us for the GRE Program, a 17-week hybrid learning program for eligible citizens of Turkmenistan. The program is designed to help you improve necessary skills to get you ready for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), graduate …
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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» THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 19, 2022 His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedow President of the Republic of Turkmenistan Ashgabat Dear Mr. President: As you become your country’s third President, I wish a joyful and prosperous Nowruz to you, your family, and the people of Turkmenistan. On this day of peace and renewal, many people in the …
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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, March 5, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the local company “Orlan”, held the final event of the “Handmade Exports 2021” (HME) startup incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition of Turkmenistan’s finest artisans and a competition of ten program finalists, presenting their new businesses, …
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January 21, 2022; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the successful completion of its five-year, regional Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs activity . The activity facilitated Central Asian exports and increased employment in horticulture, transport and logistics services, and tourism industries. The activity successfully increased competitiveness and expanded trade in these sectors within the region …
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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 …
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Congratulations to the people and the government of Turkmenistan on 30 years of independence! In honor of this landmark anniversary, the U.S. Embassy produced this video featuring congratulatory messages from Americans who are friends to Turkmenistan and positively contributed to U.S.-Turkmen relations. We hope you enjoy! Part 1. Hello Turkmenistan! Turkmenistan’s Independence Day 30th …
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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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July 30, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded regional Social Innovation in Central Asia program implemented by Eurasia Foundation, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Turkmenistan hosted a youth forum dedicated to ‘World Day against Trafficking in Persons’ with the participation of 60 young leaders from …
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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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April 15, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Enriching Youth for Tomorrow activity in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Turkmenistan commenced a virtual course on digital diplomacy for young officials at the MFA. The course aligns with the MFA’s mandate to increase the number of qualified …
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April 12, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On April 8-9, the United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a two-day webinar: ‘Women in Crafts: Opportunities for Connectivity and Digital Trade’ for women artisans and handicraft producers across Afghanistan and Central Asia to better understand market demand, identify new markets, and improve product quality. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 20, 2021 Nowruz Message On behalf of the State Department, I would like to extend my best wishes for a Happy Nowruz to everyone around the world who celebrates this festive occasion: from the people in Iran …
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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 …
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November 16, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, …
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Ashgabat, November 6, 2020 – On November 5 the Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, Ms. Valerie Chittenden, announced the U.S. Government’s support of a cultural preservation project to protect historical manuscripts in Turkmenistan. During a virtual ceremony hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. (CDA) Chittenden granted the …
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Ashgabat, September 22, 2020 – On Tuesday, September 22, the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan presented a gift of circus equipment to the State Circus of Turkmenistan in honor of Turkmenistan’s upcoming Independence Day. This gift continues the United States’ support of the circus arts in Turkmenistan through long term collaboration with the State Circus and …
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By USAID CENTRAL ASIA SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2020 “When there are floods, we have to build barriers to keep our land safe,” says Ataev Maksat, a 35-year old farmer from Saryyazy, a village in Mary, Turkmenistan. He is a third generation farmer, growing wheat and cotton on his ancestral land. He also raises livestock and tends …
Read More» 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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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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Read More» On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, the people of the United States, and the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to the people of Turkmenistan as you mark the occasion of Gurban bayram. During these difficult times, this commemoration and celebration of sacrifice takes on new significance. In the United States and …
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Today, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated in the Virtual C5+1 High-Level Dialogue hosted by Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the C5+1 diplomatic platform to address shared security interests, including peace …
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February 11, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Future Growth Initiative. Through this program, USAID will support Turkmen enterprises in creating new jobs, improving skills, and increasing sales and exports in targeted sectors, including information and communications technologies, food processing, carpets, and leather and handicraft …
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Mary, Turkmenistan, December 10, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Smart Waters program, implemented by Central Asia Regional Environmental Center (CAREC), in cooperation with the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) handed over a 170,000 USD dredger to the State Committee on Water Management in Tashkopri, the south-east settlement …
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 …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson September 24, 2019 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on the occasion of the Fourth C5+1 Ministerial. Begin Text: The Secretary of State of the United States of America, the five Ministry …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation Promotional materials listed in the file (PDF 67KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for equipment and spare parts -part II listed in the file (PDF 147KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for equipment and spare parts listed in the file (PDF 127KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for KeyWatcher (pls. see the attachments: PR8629950 (PDF 121KB); Attachment 1 (PDF 84KB); Attachment 2 (PDF 139KB)). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for Tools for maintenance team listed in the file (PDF 132KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with …
Read More» The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for playground ( SOW attached – PDF 214 KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with …
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American Councils for International Education announces the 2019 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 the 2020-2021 school year. The FLEX program pays for all travel, housing …
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On Friday September 13, 2019, 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 also auto vehicles. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for …
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Please join us for an American Jazz Music concert featuring the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet. On June 27 through 30, 2019, the quartet will perform in three cities in Turkmenistan including Mary, Turkmenabat, and Ashgabat. The Ari Roland Quartet is a group of four New York City-based jazz musicians, including Ari Roland on bass, Chris …
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Please join us for the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat’s annual Summer Film Screenings. This year’s selected films—Wall-E, Hidden Figures, and First Man—celebrate space exploration in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. The films will be screened in Turkmenabat, Mary, Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Balkanabat, and Turkmenbashy and will be accompanied by a photography …
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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 …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy will conduct an excess property auction at the U.S. Embassy, Karz Bank on Friday, April 26, 2019. The auction will begin at 9:00am and finish at 12:00 noon. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell used residential, office and computer property as well as Embassy vehicles. Successful bidders will …
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April 2, 2019, Ashgabat – American ensemble Mariachi Champaña Nevin completed its tour in Turkmenistan with a standing room only concert in Ashgabat March 29. The ensemble visited Turkmenistan March 24-31 and gave a series of workshops and concerts sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. The Mariachi Champaña …
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More than 9,000 people attended the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat’s 2019 Winter American Film Screenings, held in six cities across Turkmenistan. The Embassy selected and showed three films with strong African-American characters—animated films The Princess and the Frog and Home and superhero film Black Panther — in honor of Black History Month (BHM), which is celebrated every …
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Ashgabat, February 5, 2019 – On February 9, the U.S. Embassy kicks off its annual Winter Film Screenings, featuring three American blockbusters. This month, the chosen films celebrate Black History Month by portraying strong and diverse African and African-American characters. The films will be shown in February at theaters in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Dashoguz, Mary, Turkmenabat, …
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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.
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In recognition of the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, President Donald Trump has declared a National Day of Mourning on December 5, 2018. The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat and the American Center will be closed December 5 to honor President Bush’s service and legacy. The Embassy will …
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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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Ashgabat, November 5, 2018 – On Thursday, November 1, Ambassador of the United States to Turkmenistan Allan Mustard led an excursion to the Dayahatyn Caravanserai for members of the local diplomatic corps. The purpose of the visit was to examine progress of a cultural preservation project funded through the U.S. Department of State Ambassadors Fund …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 19, 2018 As spring arrives, I wish the people of Iran and everyone who celebrates this wonderful tradition a happy Nowruz. Today, I offer my best wishes to all of the communities here in the United States, as well as in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, …
Read More» Each fall, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with American Councils, has welcomed Turkmen students to apply for the Future Leaders Exchange Program, or FLEX. In 2016, over 1,000 students applied for 25 spots to study at U.S. high schools during the 2017-18 academic year. Last year, American Councils conducted testing in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, …
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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» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 11, 2017 President Trump and President Putin today, meeting on the margins of the APEC conference in Da Nang, Vietnam, confirmed their determination to defeat ISIS in Syria. They expressed their satisfaction with successful U.S.-Russia enhanced de-confliction efforts between U.S. and Russian military professionals that have …
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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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May 30-June 5, 2017 three American circus experts conducted a productive week-long workshop session for the students of the only school of circus arts in Turkmenistan – the Turkmen State Institute of Culture. This collaboration extended to the professional circus artists at the Turkmen State Circus which has concluded with the first joint circus performance …
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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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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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Ashgabat, October 7, 2016 – Tomorrow, October 8, 2016 at 19:00, 24 musicians and composers from across Central Asia and the United States will perform on one stage at the Mukamlar Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Central Asian independence. This music program – Playing Together: …
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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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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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Today, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Allan Mustard will present two newly translated and published American children’s books in the Turkmen language. Following the successful launch of Charlotte’s Web in Turkmen in 2015, the U.S. Embassy translated and published two more books, Farmer Boy and Little House in the Big Woods, by American author Laura Ingalls …
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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 …
Read More» A delegation of three American professors from New Mexico visited Turkmenistan March 14-16 to seek opportunities for future partnerships between colleges and universities in Albuquerque and Ashgabat. This delegation consisted of Dr. Yu-Lin Shen, Director of Graduate Programs, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Russ Fisher-Ives, Director of RoboRAVE International and President of …
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Three American music teachers, Peter Thoresen, Derek Beckvold and Avery Waite, visited Ashgabat March 7–14, 2016 to conduct a professional and cultural exchange program with the National Conservatory of Turkmenistan. The teachers held workshops for students and teachers of various departments, including the classical music, vocals, composition, and conducting departments. The American teachers also held …
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Today, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, American teacher and researcher Ms. Karen Peterson begins a week-long program promoting youth involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). From February 29 to March 4, Ms. Peterson will run workshops at two secondary schools – Ashgabat Secondary School #6 and Ruhnama Secondary School – …
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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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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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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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The United States has further strengthened ties with the people of Turkmenistan by giving an ambassadorial cultural preservation grant for the Gonur Depe project. On September 15, 2015, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Allan Mustard will officially award the 2015 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant to the Fine Arts Museum of Turkmenistan. Worth $98,250, …
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