BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Turkmenistan and
the United States discussed the current state and prospects for
further development of bilateral cooperation.


This was announced by the press service of the Turkmen MFA
following the meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri
Byashimova and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Turkmenistan Christine
Hawkins in Ashgabat on August 7.


According to the ministry, the sides discussed "current issues
of Turkmen-US cooperation, as well as prospects for further
interaction in areas of mutual interest."


Particular attention was paid to cooperation within
international organizations, primarily the United Nations.


The officials also discussed preparations for upcoming joint
events and exchanged views on further maintaining regular
diplomatic dialogue.







For reference, economic ties between Turkmenistan and the United
States have gained momentum over the past two years through an
expanding political dialogue and a series of business initiatives.
In March 2026, the two countries held a meeting of the Working
Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation, where officials discussed
expanding investment, supporting joint projects, and strengthening
cooperation with U.S. companies operating in Turkmenistan. Both
sides also highlighted the Turkmenistan-U.S. Business Council as
the main mechanism for promoting bilateral commercial
relations.


Business engagement has also intensified. In June 2026, Ashgabat
hosted a Turkmenistan-U.S. Business Council forum attended by
American companies from the energy, aviation, agriculture,
logistics, and technology sectors. During the event, U.S.
businesses discussed opportunities in transport infrastructure, the
fuel and energy sector, digital technologies, healthcare, and
manufacturing. Earlier the same month, President Serdar
Berdimuhamedov met with the council's Executive Director Eric
Stewart, reaffirming Turkmenistan's readiness to expand cooperation
with U.S. investors and consider new commercial proposals.


American companies have maintained a presence in Turkmenistan
for decades. Boeing has supplied aircraft to the country's national
carrier, while General Electric has participated in power
generation and energy infrastructure projects. John Deere and Case
New Holland have supplied agricultural machinery, while cooperation
in energy, transport connectivity, and regional infrastructure
remains at the core of the bilateral economic agenda.