On 24 June 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral and multilateral topics. The ministers discussed key areas of cooperation, including political and diplomatic […]
Telephone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with First Deputy Secretary of State
On June 22, 2025, at the initiative of the US side, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with First Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, during which the parties emphasized the long-term positive experience of bilateral partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States of America in political, trade, economic, […]
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry Calls U.S. Entry Restrictions a Hasty Step
Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan for the media: In regard to information in the mass media about the introduction of a partial entry ban to the United States for citizens of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan states that such a decision brings to deep incomprehension and concern on […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Meets with Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and U.S. companies, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Key sectors highlighted for […]
Tariff Tussles will reshape World Markets
nCa Commentary Tariq Saeedi The tariff tussle is more than just tit-for-tat. The main participants of this tug of war – USA and China – are actually aware of what they are doing. Even though both have different objectives in mind, in the end, both might actually win in the sense that that their diverse […]
China blames ‘external forces’ for cyber-attacks during 9th Asian Winter Games
China has issued a detailed report, providing evidence of deliberate attacks by the ‘external forces’ on the critical network infrastructure of China during the 9th Asian Winter Games. The 9th Asian Winter Games were held in Harbin, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province from February 7 to 14. According to log analysis and data statistics from the Information […]
US Imposes 27% Reciprocal Duty on Kazakh Products
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% minimum tariff on most goods imported to the United States and higher rates on dozens of trading partners, including a 27% reciprocal tariff on imports from Kazakhstan, during an April 2 speech at the White House Rose Garden. According to Trump, the higher tariffs were calculated by taking […]
TRUTH FOR A DIPLOMAT: Part 11: Peacekeeping face of Neutrality – When the world is on the brink of war
Dr. Begench Karaev Recently, the creative team of the famous European television company “Euronews” visited Turkmenistan. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the correspondent of this authoritative television company Loro Bacvelli and during the interview he outlined the main directions of the country’s domestic […]
Group of Ambassadors based in Turkmenistan goes trekking along the Health Walk
The morning of Sunday, 23 February 2025, was rather cold in Ashgabat — parting shot of the winter. A group of ten ambassadors from the diplomatic corps based in Ashgabat decided to defy the near-freezing conditions and went trekking along the Health Walk. They were accompanied by some other diplomats and some members of their […]
Trump’s vision of Peace and Leadership – the reverse side of the coin
Tariq Saeedi If Trump’s concept of peace, elegantly elucidated in his inaugural speech, is the obverse side of the coin, his idea of leadership, as apparent from the nature of the Executive Orders signed on the first day of his presidency is the reverse side of the coin. This coin is clearly bi-metallic – its […]
Trump’s vision of Peace and Leadership – the obverse side of the coin
Tariq Saeedi Donald Trump, the 47th president of the United States, eloquently presented his vision of peace and leadership in his inaugural speech. This is the obverse (heads) side of the coin. His flurry of executive orders signed the same day, shattering the record for the most executive orders signed by a US president on […]
The Enormous Oil Ambition of Trump
nCa Report “We will drill, baby, drill,” said President Trump in his inauguration speech. “America will be a manufacturing nation once again, and we have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have: the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth. And we are going to use it. We will […]
Trump returns to White House – A quick look at his inaugural speech – some implications for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi Donald John Trump was sworn-in as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January 2025. This is his second term in office. He served the first term 2017-2021. The non-consecutive second term in White House is always considered an impressive feat in the American politics. During his election night victory party, […]
Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s foreign policy: balancing interests, strengthening cooperation and finding new opportunities
Kazakhstan, recognized as a middle power on the world stage, strives to play an active and constructive role in solving global problems, supporting the principles of the United Nations and advocating multilateral cooperation. The country is a consistent supporter of the United Nations, considering this organization to be an alternative platform for tackling global challenges, […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people received the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council
On 17 December, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council Eric Stewart. During the meeting, Eric Stewart expressed the great interest of the US business community in working in the Turkmen market. He also shared his impressions of […]
Turkmen-American Business Forum held in Ashgabat
On Monday, 16 December, a Turkmen-American business Forum was held in Ashgabat, bringing together representatives of the business circles of both countries. The forum was attended by a delegation of American businessmen, headed by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council. Turkmen officials welcomed the visit of Mr. Stewart, viewing it as a […]
The President of Turkmenistan met with American businessmen
On Monday, 16 December 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council, Chabu Leiko, President for Strategic Cooperation in Central Asia at John Deere Walldorf GmbH & Сo.KG ” and Nikolay Yurchenko, the head of the company “Westport Trading Europe”. Businessmen arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in […]
The President of Turkmenistan received a U.S. senator
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with US Senator Steve Daines from Montana, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for expanding bilateral relations. Both sides emphasized the importance of developing mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the US. The American side underscored the US’s commitment to […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an online meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources
On 7 November 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a videoconference meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt. During the meeting, the sides stressed the constructive nature of relations between the two countries, especially in such areas as trade and economy, energy, transport, logistics and […]
The leadership of Turkmenistan congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov extended their congratulations to the newly elected President of the United States Donald Trump. The congratulatory messages note that Turkmenistan highly appreciates the current level of relations with the United States of America and attaches […]
Turkmen education delegation visits U.S. – the possibilities of opening branches of American universities in Turkmenistan discussed
Turkmenistan is actively seeking to expand its international higher education partnerships. A recent delegation led by Deputy Minister of Education of Azat Atayev visited the United States to explore opportunities for collaboration and the potential establishment of American university branches, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” writes. Meeting at the State Department The official visit of the […]
Volt Typhoon III report of China highlights US cyber operations
The Chinese media including the China Daily has recently published a report issued jointly by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center of China and the National Engineering Laboratory of China for Computer Virus Prevention Technology. The report is titled: Volt Typhoon III: ”A Cyber Espionage and Disinformation Campaign conducted by US Government Agencies.” The […]
A meeting with the US Ambassador was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On September 18, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan Elizabeth Rood. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of bilateral partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States on a wide range. At the same time, […]
CSFES raises alarm on treatment of foreign exchange students in the USA
CSFES, the voluntary organization that protects the interests of the foreign exchange students in the USA, has raised alarm on a number of issues. Ms. Danielle J. Grijalva, the Director of CSFES (Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students), has brought up the problems of a number of the foreign exchange students and the apathetic […]
New U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan identifies key areas of work
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ms. Elizabeth Rood, held her first press briefing today at the new complex of the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. During the meeting with journalists, she outlined the main priorities of her activities. Ambassador Rood highlighted four key areas of work: combating climate change, developing the economic sector, security […]
To former Exchange Students Hosted by Cecilia and Coreydon Stepaniak in Texas: If you are a victim or witness to any incidents during your stay, please contact CSFES urgently.
The FBI has arrested El Paso Couple – Cecilia and Coreydon Stepaniak – for Alleged Child Abuse. Fort Bliss soldier and his wife are in custody. CSFES (Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students), the voluntary organization protecting the interests of the foreign exchange students in the USA, has put in considerable work to mobilize […]
Turkmenistan expresses concern about the attempt on Donald Trump’s life
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press statement, stressing that Turkmenistan has expressed deep concern about the news of an attempt on the life of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. The Turkmen side strongly condemns this act of violence and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery. Turkmenistan is […]
Sending your child to USA as Exchange Student? Be wary of unscrupulous placement services and irresponsible, even dangerous, host families
nCa Report It is the dream of many teenagers to go to the United States as an exchange student. For some it can turn into a nightmare. The cost of sending an exchange student to the USA for a school year is approximately USD 12000-15000. There are also additional expenses. Unless there are grants or […]
UNDP and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan convene the First Coordination Meeting of the Development Partners Sustainable Economy and Finance Group
Ashgabat, 28 May 2024: Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan jointly held the inaugural hybrid meeting of the Sustainable Economy and Finance (SEF) Working Group. Established under the Development Partners Coordination Group (DPCG), the SEF Working Group aims to enhance the effectiveness of international organizations and diplomatic missions […]
Washington D.C. Hosts Annual Trans-Caspian Forum, Outlines Challenges
Assel Satubaldina The Caspian Policy Center organized the eighth Annual Trans-Caspian Forum on May 21 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current challenges and prospects for a multi-modal Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) to maximize its capacity. From L to R: Tamar Satterwhite from the Commercial Law Development Program; Winnie Wang from the World Bank; […]
Kazakhstan and U.S. Continue Constructive Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms
Astana, May 20, 2024 – The third meeting of the annual High-level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms between Kazakhstan and the United States took place in Astana co-chaired by Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for International Affairs Erzhan Kazykhan and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra […]
Turkmenistan and USA held annual Turkmen-American political consultations
On April 14, 2024, the next round of annual political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the negotiations, the Turkmen delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the US delegation was led by Deputy Assistant Secretary […]
President of Turkmenistan meets with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council
On 4 April 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council. The President emphasized the importance of strong relations with the United States, built on mutual respect and trust. He hailed the contributions of American companies like Boeing, General Electric, John Deere, and Case New Holland in developing […]
China comments on freedom of speech in the United States
The foreign ministry of China has issued a report on the freedom of speech in the United States. It is titled: “Freedom of Speech” in the United States – Truth and Facts. The introduction part of the report says that the United States violates freedom of speech at home the free speech is curbed in […]
Первый в истории бизнес-диалог Центральная Азия – США «B5+1» завершился принятием рекомендаций по экономической интеграции в ЦА
Форум B5+1, государственно-частный бизнес диалог для Центральной Азии и Соединенных Штатов, состоявшийся на прошлой неделе в Алматы, Казахстан, завершился принятием конкретных рекомендаций по ускорению региональной интеграции и экономического развития Центральной Азии, говорится в заявлении Центра международного частного предпринимательства (CIPE), который провел форум. В дополнение к странам С5+1 (Казахстан, Кыргызстан, Таджикистан, Туркменистан и Узбекистан плюс Соединенные […]
Inaugural B5+1 Forum adopted recommendations for Economic Integration in Central Asia
The B5+1 Forum, a public-private business dialogue platform for Central Asia and the United States, held last week in Almaty, Kazakhstan, announced a series of concrete recommendations to accelerate Central Asia’s regional integration and economic development, according to the statement of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), who led the forum. In addition […]
Almaty Hosts First B5+1 Forum: U.S. and Central Asia Strengthen Business Ties
The inaugural B5+1 Forum kicked off on 14 March 2024 in Almaty, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors of the United States and Central Asia. Over 200 experts and investors from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the U.S. are participating in the forum. The goal is to foster stronger collaboration and […]
USA-Central Asia Business Dialogue to be held in Almaty
The inaugural business dialogue in the USA-Central Asia format (B5+1 Forum) will take place on 13-15 March 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. B5+1 was initiated as part of a larger program called “Improving the Business Environment in Central Asia” (IBECA), which is administered by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) – an affiliate of the […]
Ways of Turkmen-American cooperation were discussed at the US State Department
On February 13, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan held negotiations at the US State Department with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asia, Ambassador J.Pommersheim. During the meeting, the parties discussed the key vectors of bilateral relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, noting the progressive dynamics of cooperation in […]
Delegation of Turkmenistan and Turkmenistan-USA Business Council Discuss 2024 Cooperation Agenda
On 12 February 2024, a delegation from Turkmenistan met with the leadership of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council in Washington D.C. The meeting brought together M. Orazov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States, Ch. Ataev, Head of the Department of the Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Eric Stewart, Executive Director of […]
USA and Central Asia held the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue
On 8 February 2024, the US Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue (CMD). According to press release, issued by the US Department of State, the meeting was chaired by Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez. The discussion was focused on goals and […]
Central Asia not circumventing Western sanctions
Raza Syed The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is forcing the whole world to adapt to a new political and economic reality. Sanctions, counter-sanctions, and the breakdown of existing production and logistics chains are becoming a serious challenge for some, and a matter of survival for other states. The countries of Central Asia are […]
The 10th U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum to be held in Ashgabat
On December 5, 2023, the 10th U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum will be held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, which will host the heads and leading specialists of government and business structures of the two friendly countries. The US delegation, headed by the Executive Director of the U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council Eric Stewart, will include the […]
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Calls Turkmen President
On Monday, 27 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held telephone talks with John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The conversation took place at the initiative of the US side. The main topic of the conversation was preparation for the upcoming COP-28 Conference in Dubai, climate issues, in particular, cooperation between Turkmenistan and the […]
C5+1 Leaders’ Joint Statement
On 19 September 2023, the first Central Asia-USA summit (C5+1) was held in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Following the summit, a joint statement was adopted. The White House published the text of the Statement. Here is the full text: The New York Declaration: C5+1 Resilience […]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate
On 19 September 2023, in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry. The sides exchanged views on priority environmental aspects, emphasizing that climate change is one of the integral components of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They also noted that this topic was the […]
China’s Position on the Afghan Issue
Today (13 April) Samarkand will host fourth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting among the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan. On the eve of the meeting the foreign ministry of China issued an 11-point statement on Beijing’s stance on Afghanistan. “China stands ready to step up coordination and cooperation with Afghanistan’s neighbors and the rest of the world to […]
American Company to Invest $1 Billion in Kazakhstan’s Transport Industry
The US company Wabtec (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation), a global provider of technologies and digital solutions for rail transport, intends to invest $ 1 billion in the transport and logistics industry of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Wabtec President and CEO Rafael Santana discussed this during a meeting in New York on 17 […]
Turkmenistan attended UNESCO General Conference Extraordinary Session – USA returns to the agency
On 29 to 30 of June 2023, 5th extraordinary session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris at Organizations’s Headquarters, Embassy of Turkmenistan to France reports. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Mr. Maksat Chariev represented Turkmenistan at this extraordinary session. General […]
Astana to host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum
Famous intellectuals from 25 countries of the world will be gathered by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS) in Astana at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. On July 13 and 14, 2023, the Central Asian Forum on the theme “Asia in the Changing World: […]