On 20 August 2025, the United States and Turkmenistan held the eleventh round of the United States-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations in Washington, according to the statement issued by the US Department of State.
The consultations were led by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, and U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, John Mark Pommersheim.
The side reaffirmed their commitment to advancing U.S.-Turkmenistan relations, focusing on key areas such as security cooperation, economic and investment opportunities, and deeper engagement through the C5+1 diplomatic platform, which fosters regional cooperation in Central Asia.
The discussions highlighted the importance of supporting bilateral business deals with major U.S. companies and expanding investment prospects in Turkmenistan to strengthen economic ties.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Pommersheim concluded the consultations by reiterating the United States’ unwavering support for Turkmenistan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
The consultations underscored the growing partnership between the two nations, building on a foundation of mutual respect and shared goals. Both the United States and Turkmenistan expressed optimism about future collaboration, with plans to continue strengthening ties through ongoing dialogue and cooperative initiatives.
Foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports: The next round of Turkmen-American political consultations took place in the USA
On August 20, 2025, the eleventh round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America was held in Washington.
During the consultations, the Turkmen side was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the American side was headed by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pommersheim.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Turkmen-American relations, and also exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda.
The parties reaffirmed their commitment to developing relations between the Turkmenistan and United States, including cooperation in the field of security, expansion of trade-economic ties, and intensification of partnership within the framework of the regional diplomatic platform “C5+1”.
The issues of implementing bilateral projects with leading American companies were also considered and prospects for expanding their investment opportunities in Turkmenistan were discussed.
In conclusion of the meeting, the parties emphasized that regular bilateral consultations serve as an effective mechanism for the further development of Turkmen-American cooperation.///nCa, 21 August 2025