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...

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...

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...

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...

On May 7, 2026, the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-American Business Cooperation Association (TABCA) and its first business forum were held at the Leesburg Pike Business Center in Washington, D.C. The event brought together more than 50 Turkmen and American companies from logistics, e-commerce, IT, education, consulting, trade, services, and other SME sectors. Representatives of TABCA presented the Association’s goals and priorities, highlighting its role as a practical platform for stren...

A delegation of business and private sector representatives from Turkmenistan paid a working visit to the United States, where they participated in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 and engaged with American companies and investors. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States also attended the event. The Summit's program featured plenary sessions, an expanded exhibition hall, and expert discussions on global investment trends, advanced technologies, manufacturing, and regional stra...

On May 1, 2026, a meeting was held at the U.S. Department of State between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur. During the meeting, the sides discussed a broad range of issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation. Both parties noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics of Turkmenistan–U.S. relations and emphasized the importance of maintaining regular dialogue and expanding engage...