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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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On October 30, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, and Culture of Turkmenistan, organized the first-ever national spelling bee as a part of the Central Asian Spelling Bee. The competition took place at the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. About 80 talented …
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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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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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June 15, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ashgabat Stock Exchange (ASE), awarded certificates to professionals for successfully completing training courses on brokerage services and securities issuance. Training sessions took place in April-June. Two sessions were held for brokers and two for issuing companies. As …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» May 12, 2021 – On May 6 and 11, 2021 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the U.S. Embassy in Nur-Sultan convened a C5+1 collaborative workshop on air quality data use and management with Central Asian countries. Participants in the virtual workshop included government representatives for hydrometeorology and air quality monitoring from …
Read More» Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson May 8, 2021 The United States condemns the barbarous attack near a girls’ school in Kabul, Afghanistan. We offer our condolences to the victims, many of whom were children, and their families. We call for an immediate end to violence and the senseless targeting of innocent civilians. We will continue to support and partner with the people of Afghanistan, who are …
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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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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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USAID’s Consulting Services Lead to Double the Yields for Apple Growers Ahal province in central Turkmenistan, is home to the capital city of Ashgabat. The south-center of the country, bordering Iran and Afghanistan along the Kopetdag mountains, produces one-fifth of the country’s agricultural production. Meselli Meselliyev, an experienced orchard keeper, has been working for orchards …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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“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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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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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Ashgabat, May 1, 2020 – Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale spoke with Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan on April 30 via phone from Washington, D.C. The Under Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed efforts to address Afghanistan’s food security during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as support to the Afghanistan …
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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 …
Read More» 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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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 …
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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 …
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» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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» Moderator: Greetings to everyone form the US. Department of State, I’d like to welcome our participants dialing in from across Europe and Central Asia, and thank all of you for joining this discussion. Today we are pleased to be joined from Washington by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador …
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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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Ashgabat, November 29, 2017 – Yesterday U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kami Witmer celebrated the completion of a joint project with the National Conservatory of Turkmenistan to restore and digitize recordings of traditional Turkmen music. In 2012 the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat awarded a grant to the National Conservatory to help preserve endangered music for posterity and …
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