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.
