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Azerbaycan24
05/04/2024
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the United States based on the principles of mutual respect and trust, and welcomes the expansion of mutual relations with companies in this country, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, said in a meeting with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, Eric Stewart, Report informs, citing Russian-language official newspaper Neytralni Turkmenistan.
According to local media sources, the head of Turkmenistan noted that large US companies are successfully operating in strategically important sectors in Turkmenistan. Among them are Boeing, General Electric, John Deere, and Case New Holland. All of them are implementing important projects in Turkmenistan.
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TURKMENPORTAL
05.04.2024
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the executive director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council Eric Stewart, TDH reports.
The businessman expressed gratitude to the head of state for the opportunity to discuss key issues of bilateral cooperation, confirming the desire of the US business community to further develop productive ties with Turkmenistan.
The President of Turkmenistan, in turn, expressed confidence that the current visit will make it possible to discuss promising areas of cooperation and wished the upcoming negotiations to be productive.
During the conversation, it was noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the United States on the principles of mutual respect and trust. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated that large American companies, such as Boeing, General Electric, John Deere, Case New Holland, have been implementing important projects in Turkmenistan for many years.
The significant role of the Business Council in the development of trade and economic relations between Turkmenistan and the United States, which serves as an effective tool for increasing productive contacts between the business circles of the two countries, was especially emphasized. More and more representatives of American business are showing interest in interaction with Turkmenistan.
The head of state noted that in light of the development and reform programs being implemented in the country, as well as the favorable conditions created for entrepreneurs, there are new opportunities to intensify mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including the oil and gas industry, energy, transport, agriculture and high technology.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence that the bilateral economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States will continue to develop dynamically on a long-term, mutually beneficial basis.
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Turkmenistan Golden Age
04.04.2024
On March 4, 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Executive Director of the “Turkmenistan-USA” Business Council Eric Stewart.
During the meeting, priority issues of bilateral interaction were discussed, as well as the desire of US business circles to further develop productive ties with Turkmenistan, which has solid economic potential.
The President of Turkmenistan expressed confidence that the current visit will provide a good opportunity to discuss promising areas of cooperation, wishing the upcoming negotiations to be productive.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the United States on the principles of mutual respect and trust. Noting the contribution of American companies to the effective use of the economic opportunities of our country, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated that for many years such large American companies as “Boeing”, “General Electric”, “John Deere”, “Case New Holland” have been implementing important projects in Turkmenistan.
In this context, the significant role of the Business Council in the development of Turkmen-American trade and economic relations, which has become an effective tool for establishing and strengthening productive contacts between economic entities of the two countries, was especially noted. Large US companies successfully operate in the Turkmen market in strategically important sectors. More and more representatives of American business circles are showing interest in interaction with Turkmenistan.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan welcomes the expansion of effective interaction with US companies and is ready to consider specific proposals from the Business Council.
At the end of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Executive Director of the “Turkmenistan-USA” Business Council Eric Stewart expressed confidence that the bilateral economic partnership, based on many years of positive experience, will continue to develop dynamically on a long-term, mutually beneficial basis.
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DARYO
5 APRIL, 2024
Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has received Eric Stewart, executive director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council, local TV channel Altyn Asyr reports.
The businessman "confirmed the desire of the US business community to strengthen its position in the Turkmen market and participate in the implementation of new joint projects". Business negotiations are scheduled to take place in Ashgabat.
Berdimuhamedov said that "Turkmenistan welcomes the expansion of effective cooperation with US companies and is ready to consider concrete proposals".
Promising areas of partnership include the oil and gas sector, electricity, renewable energy, transport and communications, the agro-industrial complex and the high-tech sector.
The Business Council was set up in 2008. It includes representatives from companies such as Climate Compass, Case New Holland, Honeywell, John Deere, Palo Alto Networks, Visa and Westport Trading Europe Ltd.
Experts told Daryo that most US business activity in Turkmenistan is export-related. General Electric, Boeing and John Deere are among the main suppliers of industrial equipment.
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Trend News Agency
5 April 2024
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 5. The US business community is striving to further develop productive ties with Turkmenistan, which has solid economic potential, Trend reports.
According to an official source, this was stated by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council, during a meeting in Ashgabat city with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Noting the contribution of US companies to the effective use of Turkmenistan's economic opportunities, Berdimuhamedov stated that for many years, such large American companies as Boeing, General Electric, John Deere, and Case New Holland have been implementing important projects in the country.
In this context, the significant role of the business council in the development of Turkmen-US trade and economic relations was highlighted, which has become an effective tool for establishing, strengthening, and activating productive contacts between the economic entities of the two countries.
The President noted that, taking into account the development and reform programs implemented in the country as well as the favorable conditions created for entrepreneurs, there are new opportunities for intensifying fruitful cooperation, including in the oil and gas sector, electric power, renewable energy, transport and communications, the agro-industrial complex, high technology, etc.
He added that Turkmenistan welcomes the expansion of effective cooperation with US companies and is ready to consider specific proposals from the business council.
Meanwhile, due to its favorable geographical location and rich natural resources, Turkmenistan attracts the attention of companies from the United States, which actively visit the country to conclude new contracts and develop cooperation.
This allows not only to expand the economic opportunities of both sides but also promotes the exchange of technologies, experience, and knowledge, strengthening mutual understanding and trust between the business communities of the two countries.
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Business Turkmenistan
14.02.2024
The Turkmen delegation held a meeting with the leadership of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council on Monday, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on Wednesday.
The gathering included the participation of Mered Orazov, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States; Ambassador Atayev, the head of the Americas Desk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan; Eric Stewart, the executive director of the Council; along with representatives from prominent American companies such as John Deere, Case New Holland, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, Climate Compass, Zeppelin, UGT Renewable, Caterpillar, Oxbow, Honeywell, and Palo Alto Networks.
The meeting underscored the importance of diversifying the economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States, with a focus on investment, finance, banking, agriculture, oil and gas, transportation, logistics, and technology. Discussions also revolved around the organization of a visit by a representative American business delegation to Turkmenistan later in the current year.
Eric Stewart highlighted the elevation of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States to a new level. Turkmenistan's commitment to reducing methane emissions on the international stage last year was positively received in the American business community.
The Turkmen side expressed interest in expanding trade and economic cooperation with American companies, recognizing their enduring positive contributions across various sectors of the Turkmen economy.
The leadership of the Business Council and representatives of American companies expressed satisfaction with the regular and productive dialogue, along with presenting proposals for new areas of cooperation.
The Turkmenistan-USA Business Council conducted its annual business mission in Ashgabat from December 5 to 7, 2023.
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Turkmenistan Golden Age
14.02.2024
On February 12, 2024, the Turkmen delegation met with the leadership of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States M.Orazov, Head of the Department of American countries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ambassador Ch.Ataev, Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Council, as well as representatives of major American companies-members of the Council, in particular "John Deere", "Case New Holland", "Boeing", "Exxon Mobil", "General Electric", "Climate Compass", "Zeppelin", "UGT Renewable", "Caterpillar", "Oxbow" and "Honeywell".
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of cooperation between Turkmenistan and US companies, as well as organizational and practical aspects of the plan of joint activities proposed by the Council for the current year. The need to diversify the economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States was emphasized, in which a special place is given to the investment, financial-banking, agricultural, oil and gas, transport and logistics and technological spheres. The sides exchanged views on organizing the visit of a representative American business delegation to Turkmenistan this year.
During the meeting, E. Stewart emphasized that bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States have reached a new level. Turkmenistan's joining an international commitment to reduce methane emissions last year generated a very positive response in the American business community.
The Turkmen side emphasized the importance of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council in the development of mutually beneficial ties between the two countries. In this context, E.Stewart noted the visit of the business delegation to Turkmenistan last December, during which the Business Forum was successfully held. He also emphasized the constructive meeting with the President of Turkmenistan.
In the course of the talks, the Turkmen side expressed the commitment of the Government of Turkmenistan to expand trade and economic cooperation with business entities of the United States. At the same time, they emphasized the long-standing positive contribution of American companies to various spheres of the Turkmen economy.
In general the leadership of the Council, as well as representatives of American companies, noted with satisfaction the practice of regular productive dialog and proposals on new directions of cooperation.
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TURKMENPORTAL
14.02.2024
A meeting of the delegation of Turkmenistan led by the country’s Ambassador to the United States Mered Orazov with the leadership of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council took place in Washington, reports the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
The parties discussed plans to diversify bilateral economic relations and organize a visit of a representative American business delegation to Turkmenistan this year.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States and the head of the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ambassador Ch. Atayev, held negotiations with the executive director of the Business Council, Eric Stewart, and representatives of the largest American companies - John Deere, Case New Holland, Boeing, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, Climate Compass, Zeppelin, UGT Renewable, Caterpillar, Oxbow, Honeywell and Palo Alto Networks.
Investment, financial and banking, agricultural, oil and gas, transport, logistics and technological cooperation were discussed.
Eric Stewart noted that relations between the countries have reached a new level. Turkmenistan's accession to an international agreement to reduce methane emissions, in turn, caused a very positive response in the American business community.
The Turkmen side confirmed its interest in expanding economic partnership with American business. American companies positively assessed the regular dialogue and proposals for new areas of cooperation.
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BUSINESS TURKMENISTAN
06.12.2023
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council, in Ashgabat on Tuesday, the official press of Turkmenistan reports.
Eric Stewart expressed his sincere appreciation to the Turkmen leader for discussing the important areas of bilateral cooperation. He reiterated the eagerness of the American business community to establish productive relations with Turkmenistan, emphasising the country's vast economic potential and its implementation of large-scale projects in various sectors.
The Turkmen leader conveyed his sincere wishes for the success of the 10th joint business conference in Ashgabat and expressed confidence that it would contribute to strengthening the Turkmen-American investment cooperation.
During the meeting, the sides highlighted the dynamic nature of bilateral cooperation, which consistently develops on the principles of equality, mutual respect and benefit. At the same time, the sides reaffirmed Turkmenistan's and the United States' willingness to expand a multifaceted partnership on a long-term basis.
Thanking Eric Stewart for his influential work in developing Turkmen-American business relations and strengthening intergovernmental dialogue, the Turkmen leader said that Turkmenistan supports strengthening positive ties with US companies and expressed willingness to consider specific proposals of the Business Council.
During the meeting, representing US business circles, Eric Stewart reiterated their strong interest in consolidating their presence within the promising Turkmen market. He emphasised that Turkmenistan has successfully established a favourable investment climate, further enhancing American companies' market attractiveness.
At the end of the meeting, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Executive Director of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council expressed confidence that the Turkmen-US economic partnership, based on the many years of positive experience, will continue to develop dynamically on a long-term favourable basis.
The US-Turkmenistan Business Forum kicked off its proceedings on Tuesday at the prestigious Ýyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat and will last until December 7, 2023.
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On December 5, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart.
Welcoming the guest, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of traditionally friendly relations with the United States of America. Taking this opportunity, the head of state wished the successful holding of the 10th anniversary joint business forum in Ashgabat, expressing confidence that it would serve to strengthen the Turkmen-American investment partnership.
During the meeting, the dynamic nature of bilateral cooperation was stated, which is consistently developing on the principles of equality, mutual respect and benefit. At the same time, the readiness of Turkmenistan and the United States to expand a diverse partnership on a long-term basis was confirmed. In this context, the important contribution of the joint Business Council to the development of interstate trade and economic relations was noted.
It was emphasized that over the past 15 years since its founding, the Business Council has become an effective instrument of Turkmen-American cooperation, an effective platform for establishing, strengthening and intensifying productive contacts between economic entities of the two countries. The large US companies included in it successfully operate in the Turkmen market in strategically important sectors. More and more representatives of American business circles are showing interest in interaction with Turkmenistan.
Thanking Eric Stewart for his active work promoting the development of Turkmen-American business contacts, which in turn serves to strengthen constructive interstate dialogue, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan welcomes the expansion of effective interaction with US companies and is ready to consider specific proposals from the Business Council.
Expressing gratitude to the head of state for the substantive conversation and the attention shown to issues of bilateral cooperation, the businessman reaffirmed the interest of US business circles in strengthening their positions in the promising Turkmen market, where a favorable investment climate has been created.
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On December 5, 2023, the 10th Turkmen-American business forum was held in Ashgabat, which was attended by leaders and representatives of relevant government and business structures of Turkmenistan and the United States of America.
The forum demonstrated the focus of Turkmenistan and the United States of America on the further progressive development of mutually beneficial cooperation that meets common interests.
The US delegation, headed by Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart, included executives and representatives of well-known companies, including “Case New Holland Industrial”, “Climate Compass LLC”, “Honeywell”, “John Deere”, “Palo Alto Networks”, “Visa”, “Westport Trading Europe Ltd”.
During the forum, the importance of such meetings for promoting fruitful trade and economic cooperation and stimulating investment activity was noted. The participants noted that the foreign policy course implemented by Turkmenistan under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, based on the principles of positive neutrality, peacefulness and equal constructive interaction, increases the attractiveness of the Turkmen market for foreign business partners.
There was also an exchange of views on the work of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, during which it was noted that created in 2008 on the initiative of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has proven itself to be an effective mechanism for the development of bilateral economic relations built with a long-term perspective.
The priority areas of the partnership include the energy sector, transport and communications, the agro-industrial complex, the area of high technology and the investment sector. At the same time, approaches to realizing the potential of trade and economic partnership were reviewed and identified, and plans for joint work in key areas were outlined.
Within the framework of the business forum, meetings were held between the heads of a number of industry structures of Turkmenistan and American partners, during which issues were discussed about the prospects for interaction in the industrial, oil and gas and transport and communications sectors, in the electric power industry, financial and banking sector, trade, agriculture, ecology and etc.
At the same time, special emphasis is placed on intensifying business ties. One of the results of the joint business forum was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between “Case New Holland Industrial” and Turkmen entrepreneurs.
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 6. Turkmenistan and US companies reviewed and identified approaches to realizing the potential of trade and economic partnership, outlined plans for joint work in key areas, Trend reports.
The undisclosed matters were discussed at the 10th US-Turkmenistan Business Council held in Ashgabat, which was attended by heads and representatives of relevant government and business structures of the two countries.
The delegation that arrived in Ashgabat, headed by Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council, included executives and representatives of well-known companies, including Visa, Palo Alto Networks, Honeywell, John Deere, etc.
During the meeting, it was noted that leading US companies have been successfully operating in strategically important sectors of Turkmenistan's economy for many years.
At the same time, the high interest of the US business community in deepening effective bilateral cooperation was confirmed.
Among the priority areas of the partnership are the energy sector, transport and communications, the agro–industrial complex, the field of high technologies, renewable energy sources and investments.
Furthermore, during the forum, approaches to realizing the potential of trade and economic partnership were considered and identified, plans for joint work in key areas were outlined.
Back in April 2023, Eric Stewart led a delegation of top executives from a number of US corporations to Turkmenistan and was then welcomed by Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 6. Turkmenistan and the US expressed a desire to expand a diverse partnership on a long-term basis, Trend reports.
This commitment was expressed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Executive Director of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council Eric Stewart.
During the meeting, the sides noted the dynamic nature of bilateral cooperation, and confirmed readiness to expand a diverse partnership on a long-term basis, in the context of which the important contribution of the joint business council to the development of interstate trade and economic relations was noted.
Furthermore, they stressed that since its foundation, the business council has become an effective instrument of US-Turkmenistan cooperation, an effective platform for establishing, strengthening and activating productive contacts between economic entities of the two countries.
The parties added that the large US companies that are part of it are successfully operating in the Turkmen market in strategically important sectors, while more and more representatives of new companies are showing their interest in joining these works.
Among the promising areas of bilateral cooperation were the oil and gas sector, electric power, renewable energy, transport and communications, agro–industrial complex, technology, etc.
Back in April 2023, Eric Stewart led a delegation of top executives from a number of US corporations to Turkmenistan and was then welcomed by Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
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Business Turkmenistan
12.01.2024
U.S. Ambassador Matthew Klimow expressed hopes that the Turkmenistan-U.S. Business Council will be reformed into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Turkmenistan at the official press conference held on Thursday at the residence of the American Embassy in Ashgabat.
Matthew Klimow highlighted that the Embassy constantly supports the work of the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-U.S. Business Council Eric Stewart and the Council's efforts through the Turkmen-American Business Forum. Ambassador Klimow also emphasized during the speech that two U.S. trade delegations visited Ashgabat last December.
The press conference further revealed that famous American companies such as John Deere, Boeing, General Electric, Visa Card International, and Coca-Cola are willing to intensify their activities in the Turkmen market.
The American Embassy, through its engagement with Turkmen counterparts, has been providing significant assistance in facilitating the interaction between American companies interested in purchasing Turkmenistan's export goods, particularly in the fields of petrochemicals, urea, and other commodities.
At the end of his speech, the outgoing Ambassador reaffirmed his intention to continue working in trade and commerce, which was established based on the Turkmenistan-U.S. Business Council and the Turkmen-American Business Forum.
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USTBC Executive Director, Eric Stewart led a business mission to Ashgabat with a delegation of six executives of American companies to meet with H.E. President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.
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December 12, 2022 - Entrepreneurs from the US and Turkmenistan are interested in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, Eric Stewart told Trend.
"US-Turkmen relations are very positive and are focused on mutual benefit. There are many major American companies interested in developing business in Turkmenistan, and, conversely, the Turkmen business community values the American brand and technology," Stewart said.
He noted that Turkmen entrepreneurs appreciate the American way of doing business, since businessmen from the US working in Turkmenistan are interested in finding Turkmen partners.
"In my opinion, the commercial relationship between our two nations has tremendous potential and is the cornerstone of our future cooperation. We want to keep relations fresh and continue pursuing business opportunities," the executive director said.
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October 21, 2022 - It is planned that the heads of US companies will visit Turkmenistan as part of a business mission, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, Eric Stewart told Trend.
"Due to global travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, business cooperation between the US and Turkmenistan has slowed down. But now that the pandemic seems to have become a less serious problem, it is planned to conduct a business mission of the heads of US companies to Turkmenistan this year," Stewart said.
He stressed that this business mission is expected to attract great interest from companies from the US in the fields of agriculture, energy, finance, security, tourism and manufacturing.
Stewart added that at the moment there are great prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the field of trade and investment.
"This will be a good opportunity to strengthen and further deepen relations between Turkmenistan and the US. We want to keep relations fresh and continue pursuing business opportunities," the executive director said.
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May 24, 2022 — Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council, and John Reese, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Companies.
Expressing gratitude to the head of state for the time devoted for the meeting, the businessmen took the opportunity to personally congratulate President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his convincing victory in the elections, wishing him great success in his activities at the highest state post. The guests noted the desire of representatives of American business to comprehensively deepen the constructive dialogue established in recent years with independent neutral Turkmenistan, confidently pursuing a course of full-scale international cooperation in the common interests.
Thanking for congratulations and good wishes, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the main goal of our country’s foreign economic policy is closer productive business cooperation on an equal basis with all interested partners, including the largest US companies. Turkmenistan, which is currently implementing a strategy of economic diversification by actively attracting the best international experience and advanced technologies, is open to constructive cooperation and welcomes the desire of American business circles to strengthen their positions in the Turkmen market, the head of state said.
During the exchange of views on the state and prospects of bilateral contacts, the President of the country and his guests noted with satisfaction the existence of a solid potential for the further development of interstate dialogue. As noted, this year is marked by the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the United States. Over the years, a rich experience of joint activities has been accumulated, such companies as John Deere, Case, General Electric, Boeing successfully operate in the Turkmen market in strategically important sectors.
As a result of Turkmenistan’s open door policy, a favorable investment climate and an optimal organizational and legal mechanism for doing business have been created, which help to attract an increasing number of potential foreign partners to work in the promising market of our country. In this context, the guests expressed the intention of the American business community to invest in the development of the Turkmen economy and take an active part in the large-scale projects and programs being implemented.
A separate topic of discussion was the activities of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council and its role in strengthening interstate economic relations built on a long-term and mutually beneficial basis. In this regard, it was emphasized that the regular business meetings, forums and exhibitions organized by this structure promote the establishment of close contacts between public and private circles of both countries.
Among the priority areas for combining joint efforts were identified trade and economic sphere, fuel and energy sector, transport and communications, agriculture, renewable energy, chemical and food industry, ecology, etc.
During the meeting, it was noted that sport is also considered as a new point of application of mutual interests, the comprehensive development of which is given increased attention in Turkmenistan. Highly appreciating the successes of our country in the field of physical education and sports of the highest achievements, numerous victories of Turkmen athletes in prestigious international competitions, as well as modern sports complexes erected in the capital and in all regions, including the Olympic Village, where the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games were held in 2017, businessmen expressed the desire of US companies specializing in this field to continue to support the development of such a popular sport as golf in Turkmenistan.
Speaking about the opening prospects of bilateral business cooperation, taking into account the accumulated rich experience of joint work, the head of state confirmed the readiness of the Turkmen side to consider new proposals for further expansion of traditional cooperation.
At the end of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the guests expressed confidence in the further successful development of the Turkmen-American partnership, which has received new dynamics and content in recent years.
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, and John Reese, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Companies, Trend reports citing the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH).
During the meeting, issues related to investments of the US business community in the development of the Turkmen economy, as well as active participation in large-scale projects and programs of Turkmenistan were discussed.
Businessmen announced the desire of US companies specializing in sports to support the development of such a popular sport as golf in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan is open to constructive cooperation and welcomes the desire of US business circles to strengthen their positions in the Turkmen market, Berdimuhamedov noted.
Speaking about the opening prospects of bilateral business cooperation, taking into account the accumulated rich experience of joint work, he confirmed the readiness of the Turkmen side to consider new proposals for further expansion of traditional cooperation.
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Today, virtual United States-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) concluded after two days of productive discussions. A senior U.S. delegation, led by Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu, hosted Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the senior Turkmen delegation.
The ABCs began in 2009 so that our governments could discuss important policy issues. They continue to serve that important role, even as the global and regional situation have evolved.
During the consultations, the U.S. delegation reinforced support for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Turkmenistan and reiterated our shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and security in Central Asia through the C5+1 diplomatic platform. The U.S. delegation reiterated the importance of condemning Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine and of maintaining solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The delegations discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues including cooperation on strengthening border security, counternarcotics, and counterterrorism, as well as the need for progress on human rights, including freedom of religion or belief, labor issues, and education opportunities. Both delegations also discussed their growing engagement on climate action, trade and business, women’s economic empowerment, and regional connectivity of energy resources.
The United States looks forward to strengthening our efforts with Turkmenistan in all of these important areas and deepening the friendship between our peoples.
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Today, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Executive Director of the Business Council «Turkmenistan-USA» Eric Stewart.
Warmly welcoming E. Stewart, the head of state noted with satisfaction the progressive development of the friendly Turkmen-American dialogue, in which the main place is given to the development of trade and economic ties.
Particular attention was paid to the activities of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council, established in 2008 on the initiative of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in order to promote the development of trade and economic relations built on the principles of long-term and mutual benefit.
During the conversation, the current state of cooperation and plans for its development in the future, as well as current and future joint projects in priority areas of mutual interest were discussed.
It was stated that for many years American companies that are members of the Business Council have been successfully operating in the Turkmen market in strategically important sectors.
So, for example, today high-quality agricultural machinery of «John Deere» and «Case» companies is actively used in the rural fields of our country, «General Electric» equipment is widely used in the domestic electric power industry, and the civil aviation fleet has aircraft manufactured by «Boeing».
Noting that the establishment of an open business partnership on an equal footing with all interested parties is an important principle of the foreign economic course pursued by Turkmenistan, the head of state emphasized that the Turkmen side welcomes the desire of the US business community to strengthen its position in the Turkmen market and confirms its readiness for mutually beneficial cooperation.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that there is also a huge potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in such areas as the oil and gas sector, renewable energy, chemical and food industries, transport and ecology.
At the end of the telephone conversation, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov thanked Eric Stewart for the call and his fruitful work as the Executive Director of the «Turkmenistan-US» Business Council and wished him good health, prosperity and further success.
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Turkmenistan supports the interest of US business circles in strengthening its position in the Turkmen market and confirms its readiness for mutually beneficial cooperation, said, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Trend reports citing Turkmen media.
He made the remark during a phone conversation with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council.
The president stated that there are numerous opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy, chemical and food industries, transportation, and ecology.
Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is always open to new proposals for expanding bilateral cooperation.
The parties discussed the current state of cooperation and future plans for development, as well as promising joint projects in priority areas.
The Turkmen-US Business Council was established in 2008 at the initiative of the Turkmen president to promote the development of Turkmen-American trade and economic cooperation.
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Hello Turkmenistan! Congratulations to the people and the government of Turkmenistan on 30 years of independence!
Congratulations to the people and the government of Turkmenistan on 30 years of independence! In honor of this landmark anniversary, the U.S. Embassy produced this video featuring congratulatory messages from Americans who are friends to Turkmenistan and positively contributed to U.S.-Turkmen relations. We hope you enjoy!
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A regular meeting of the "Turkmenistan-USA" Business Council was held online on December 16, 2020, at which key aspects of trade-economic cooperation were discussed, Trend reports.
The meeting was attended by members of the Turkmen government, heads of key ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, senior representative of the US State Department Jonathan Henick, Executive Director of the Council Eric Stewart and heads of US companies-members of the Council, in particular, “John Deere”, “Case New Holland”, “Westport Trading Ltd", "Caterpillar", "Oxbow", "S2Global", "Visa,” “Boeing" and others.
During the meeting, the need to diversify the economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the US was emphasized, in which investment, technological and financial directions occupy a special place.
In his speech, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov expressed the commitment of the government of Turkmenistan to expand trade-economic cooperation with the US. He noted the long-term positive contribution of US companies to various sectors of the Turkmen economy.
The importance of the "Turkmenistan - USA" Business Council in the development of mutually beneficial relations between the two countries was emphasized. Established in 2008 at the initiative of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Business Council has become an effective mechanism for establishing and strengthening relations between business structures of Turkmenistan and the US.
Meetings of the Council are held annually in Ashgabat or in one of the US cities. The Business Council has repeatedly organized major business forums and exhibitions, during which the products of leading American manufacturers were demonstrated, including the presentation of plans for cooperation between American companies and their Turkmen partners.
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Turkmenistan and the US discussed the main vectors of cooperation, in particular, security issues, trade and economic ties, and the humanitarian spectrum, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
The parties focused on security issues, as well as reviewed the results of cooperation and outlined its priority areas. Cooperation in the field of border protection and combating drug trafficking was considered.
Turkmenistan is an active participant in almost all international legal acts in the field of countering drugs, as well as the first country to ratify the agreement on the establishment of the central Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center. Turkmenistan is also a member of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for 2020-2023, says the report.
Regional and international security issues were also discussed. Special emphasis is placed on peace-building in Afghanistan. The effectiveness of interaction formats such as "Central Asia + USA" and "Turkmenistan-USA-Afghanistan" was highlighted.
The sides expressed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in ensuring security, including through cooperation between the relevant structures of the two countries. Three-day political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the US started in the format of a videoconference on December 15, 2020.
Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov earlier instructed to increase and diversify mutual trade turnover, as well as implement major joint projects with the US. The above-mentioned goals will be achieved by giving a new impetus to the activities of the US-Turkmenistan Business Council.
Over 12 years of work, the above-mentioned council has become a mechanism for bilateral partnership, as well as an effective tool for establishing, developing, and strengthening relations between business structures of Turkmenistan and the US.
The US is one of the important trade, economic, and foreign policy partners of Turkmenistan, with which cooperation is carried out in the field of regional security, combating serious threats and challenges, as well as in other areas.
In recent years, the US has taken a course towards rapprochement with Turkmenistan. Political consultations have become regular. Cooperation continues in such areas as the supply of agricultural machinery, modernization of the technical fleet of civil aviation in Turkmenistan, and import of electric power equipment.
In addition, the US administration supports regional gas pipeline projects of Turkmenistan, such as Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India Pipeline (TAPI) and Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the US were established on February 19, 1992.