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Independence Day Message from Ambassador Matthew S. Klimow

As Ambassador of the United States of America to Turkmenistan, it is my pleasure to send the people of Turkmenistan greetings on the occasion of July 4, the date on which the United States of America celebrates our Independence. At a time of challenge and change throughout the world, we continue to strive to live ...

By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 2, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, News, Speeches

A Mother, A Teacher, A Trailblazer: Raising the Status of Water Issues and Women in Turkmenistan

“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 ...

By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 2, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Agencies

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Participation in the Virtual C5+1 High-Level Dialogue

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 ...

By US Embassy Ashgabat | July 1, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Turkmenistan, U.S. Secretary of State

Message for U.S. Citizens: Potential Flight Opportunities for U.S. Citizens (June 23, 2020)

Event: The U.S. Embassy has become aware of two potential chartered flights from Turkmenabat Airport to Istanbul. The first flight may be between July 1-5 and a second flight may be scheduled between July 15-20. Please note that because of the lack of options, these flights are in high demand. Placing yourself on the list ...

By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 23, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (June 23, 2020)

Event: Reports of Infectious Disease and Quarantine of Private Citizens While there are no official reports of positive COVID-19 cases in Turkmenistan, the U.S. Embassy has received reports of local citizens with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 undergoing COVID-19 testing and being placed in quarantine in infectious diseases hospitals for up to fourteen days. The U.S. ...

By US Embassy Ashgabat | June 23, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News

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