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 […]
First Central Asia – USA summit in New York – Agenda and Initiatives
nCa Report Contents Turkmenistan is expanding fruitful cooperation with all interested parties Biden proposed to launch C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue to develop Central Asia’s vast mineral wealth Kazakhstan counts on the support of the United States in the creation of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals Kyrgyzstan urges international investors to invest in […]
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 […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to New York
On Sunday, 17 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the United States of America to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York. “Turkmenistan, committed to a policy of peacefulness, positive neutrality, and broad international cooperation, steadily follows its chosen course, developing constructive dialogue […]
Turkmenistan President to attend UNGA 78th session and C5+1 Summit in New York
On 17-20 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to New York. This was announced by DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 16 September. During the visit, on 19 September the head of Turkmenistan will take part in the first US-Central Asia C5+1 summit and […]
White House Gears Up for C5+1 Summit with Central Asia
The US President Joe Biden will meet with the presidents of five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the first-ever C5+1 presidential summit. The statement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a recent press briefing. “The C5+1 actually began in 2015. It has been strengthened in […]
Biden plans summit with Central Asian leaders
US President Joe Biden plans to hold the first summit in the C5+1 format with the participation of the Presidents of Central Asian countries. This follows from a letter addressed by Biden to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. “I hope you will join me and our fellow leaders for a formal C5+1 meeting on September […]
Bankruptcy of trucking giant Yellow Corp. and vital lessons for Central Asia
nCa Analysis The American trucking giant Yellow Corp. (previously known as YRC Worldwide) is declaring bankruptcy and it has sent shockwaves across the transportation industry and the e-commerce world. With its workforce of more than 30000, Yellow was the third largest small-freight company in the transportation sector in the USA, specializing in low-cost transportation of […]
Central Asia and impending avalanche of corporate debt maturities in the USA
nCa Analysis There is the impending avalanche of the corporate debt maturities in the USA. It will create a mix of challenges and opportunities for Central Asia. First, let us look at the issue of the corporate debt maturities in the USA. Goldman Sachs predicts that corporate debt maturities will be US$230 billion for the […]
CA countries, U.S. discuss wide range of issues at special session on Afghanistan
Kudrenok Tatyana 28 July 2023 Photo: gov.kz ASTANA. KAZINFORM – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West visited Astana to attend the C5+1 special session on Afghanistan, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA. Within the framework of this session, which was held at the site of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, representatives of […]
Astana to host USA+CA session on Afghanistan
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Rina Amiri, the Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Doha, Qatar, from July 26 to 31, says US State Department. In Astana, they will meet with their counterparts from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan welcomes the expansion of business partnership with the United States
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Wednesday, 5 Apr, the US Bsuinsess delegation led by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council. The delegation also included Bris Razan, Vice President for Sales of Gas turbine equipment for Europe, Middle East and Africa of General Electric Gas Power, Chab Leiko, President for Development of Strategic Partnership […]
US State Department issued final statement on Blinken’s meeting with FMs of Central Asian countries
On 28 February 2023, the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Astana in the C5+1 format. The joint statement, adopted following the ministerial, highlights three blocks of issues considered during the gathering. In support of economic cooperation, the participants of the C5+1 […]
Participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the meeting of the heads of foreign affairs agencies of the «C5 + 1»
On February 28, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov participated in the regular meeting of the heads of foreign ministries of the countries of Central Asia and the United States in the «C5 + 1» format in Astana. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the […]
Astana hosted a ministerial meeting USA+Central Asia
nCa Report Contents Kazakhstan will continue its multilateral balanced foreign policy USA to add $25 million for Economic Resilience in Central Asia Initiative U.S. investments in Kazakhstan are estimated at $62 billion. Meeting of the Secretary of State Blinken with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov C5+1 Diplomatic Platform On 28 February […]
Admiral Kirby, US NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications ‘famously vague’ about any adjustments in American policy toward Central Asia
Rear Admiral John Kirby, the NSC’s Coordinator for Strategic Communications held a briefing, 0n 8 February 2023, for the journalists at the State Department about the Biden-Harris administration’s national security and foreign policy priorities. The correspondent from Kazinform, the news service of Kazakhstan asked a question about any possible adjustments in the policy of the USA […]