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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the IMF Delegation Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162275</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdiyev and members of the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Ashgabat as part of the regular IMF Mission conducting consultations under Article IV of the IMF Articles of Agreement.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the current state and future prospects of bi...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with U.S. Under Secretary of State]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162269</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit.

During the meeting, the sides emphasized the active state and fruitfulness of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

They noted that contacts at high and the highest levels serve as the key factor...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Prospects of Turkmen-American Business Cooperation Discussed]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162273</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan hosted the Turkmen-American Business Forum in a "round table" format, which was attended by heads of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, as well as a delegation of businessmen from the United States of America led by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council.

As emphasized during the forum, Turkmenistan, being interested in the implementation of the best world experience and advanced technologies, is...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[President of Turkmenistan Receives Executive Director of Turkmen-American Business Council]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162271</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 5, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, the Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council, who is currently visiting our country.

Expressing his sincere gratitude to the Head of State for the opportunity to discuss priority areas of bilateral partnership, the businessman confirmed the interest of US business circles in further intensifying cooperation with Turkmenistan, which demonstrates a steady dynamic of economic development.

Noting that mu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–US Business Council]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162267</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 3 June 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit leading a representative delegation of American companies.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the work of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council as an effective platform for strengthening business contacts and expanding cooperation between representatives of state and private sec...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[World Bicycle Day Celebrated in Washington, D.C.]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the United States participated in an event in Washington, D.C., dedicated to World Bicycle Day.

Organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) in partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps from Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Nepal, Lithuania, Indonesia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Delegation of the Europ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[On the Meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162043</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit leading a representative delegation of American companies.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the activities of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council as an effective platform for strengthening business contacts and expanding cooperation between representatives of the public a...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Meets with U.S. Secretary of State at the White House]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161789</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the White House in Washington, D.C., between Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for the further development of Turkmenistan-U.S. cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The sides noted with satisfaction the recent intensification of bilateral political and diplomatic dialogue and empha...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161548</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmen-American relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, educational and other areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted with satisfaction the su...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Spoke on Behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality at the UN Security Council Open Debate]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162045</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Also on May 26, 2026, during the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council entitled «Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system», the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development.

In his statement, it was noted that dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation are currently gainin...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the UN Security Council High-level open debate]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162044</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 26, 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, which currently holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a high-level open debate entitled “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system – Security Council”.

Speaking on behalf of Turkmenistan, the head of the foreign policy agency noted th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan presented the credentials to the President of the United States]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161329</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 21, 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the United States of America Esen Aydogdyyev presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the United States of America Donald Trump, at the White House.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Aydogdyyev conveyed greetings and best wishes from the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The UN General Assembly adopted a Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161264</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 20, 2026, the Resolution “The Role and Importance of a Policy of Neutrality in Maintaining and Strengthening International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development” was unanimously adopted during the 82nd plenary meeting of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

The Resolution that was developed at the initiative of Turkmenistan was co-sponsored by 47 states.

The Resolution particularly emphasizes the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to institutionalize the dialogu...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with Congressman Bill Huizenga]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161263</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 20, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States E.Aydogdyyev met with U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga at the U.S. Congress.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic partnership, regional connectivity, and the role of the C5+1 and B5+1 formats.

Congressman Huizenga noted the positive outcomes of the C5+1 Summit and emphasized the importance of continued e...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with U.S. Senator Steve Daines]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161174</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 19, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States Esen Aydogdyyev met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines at the U.S. Senate.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic partnership, energy, and regional connectivity.

The importance of the C5+1 format in strengthening cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central Asia was also noted. The side...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the Hero-Arkadag, to Great Britain]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161172</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[In the morning, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, arrived at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There, the Hero-Arkadag was warmly welcomed by Edward Benyon, Deputy Chairman of the Royal Windsor Horse Show Organizing Committee, and Sarah Rutherford-Jones, a Windsor event organization representative.

Following this, the Hero-Arkadag met with King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Turkmenistan Meets with U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council Representatives]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161160</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 19, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States Esen Aydogdyyev had a meeting in Washington, D.C. with Mr. Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council, and representatives of the Council’s member companies.

During the meeting, the Ambassador presented Turkmenistan’s economic priorities in the context of the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence and the motto of 2026 — “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposef...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The President of Turkmenistan attended the official commissioning ceremony of a new dry cargo ship]]></title>
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								<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 8 May 2026, during a working visit to the Balkan region, esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony to mark the commissioning of a new dry cargo ship “Gadamly”.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly congratulated all participants upon the launch of the new dry cargo ship “Gadamly” at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in the Balkan region.

The head of state emphasized that effective work continues aimed at further ex...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[EQUESTRIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE, INCLUDING TURKMEN PIECES, HIGHLIGHTED AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160844</link>
								<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 9, 2026, representatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the United States attended the exhibition “Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige” and the screening of the documentary film “Atlan” at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C.

The exhibition highlights the historical and cultural significance of equestrian textiles, including Turkmen items that reflect the rich artistic traditions and deep connection of the Turk...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Event on Turkmenistan’s Economic Development Held at IMF Headquarters]]></title>
                <link>https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/160764</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 7, 2026, an event titled “Economic Development of Turkmenistan in the Context of Regional and Global Economic Outlook” was held at the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the United States and the IMF.

The event brought together more than 80 representatives of government agencies, international financial institutions, business associations, and companies from Turkmenistan and the United St...]]></description>
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