U.S. Department of State Remarks by Antony J. Blinken Deputy Secretary of State Brookings Institute Washington, D.C. March 31, 2015 An Enduring Vision for Central Asia DEPUTY SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon. And Fiona, thank you very, very much for those very kind words of introduction. I think there are few people in Washington with ... Read More»
Ari Roland Jazz Quartet to Perform across Turkmenistan
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, in partnership with Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Culture, will present a series of public performances featuring the Ari Roland Quartet, from March 31 until April 6, across Turkmenistan. The Ari Roland Quartet is a group of four New York City-based jazz musicians, including Ari Roland on bass, John Mosca on trombone, ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy celebrates Black History Month
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, celebrates Black History Month by hosting a visit of the American photographer Dario Calmese from February 23 to February 28 in Ashgabat. Mr. Calmese will exhibit his photography collection focusing on African American traditions and give presentations on the history of Black photography, ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Promotes Religious Freedom and Tolerance in Honor of George Washington’s Birthday
Freedoms of thought, conscience, and belief are universal human rights enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Rights and other international treaties. The United States protects freedom of religion and promotes religious tolerance both at home and abroad. In 1790, the first President of the United States, George Washington, encapsulated this spirit in a ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy to Hold 2015 U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan and the U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council, will host the seventh annual U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum on January 21-22, 2015 at the Mizan Business Center in Ashgabat. The Forum will convene speakers from academia, industry, and the U.S. and Turkmen governments for expert-level discussions in the ... Read More»