Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA)

Honored to meet with the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. We discussed how the United States and Turkmenistan can build on our long-standing ties and expand our cooperation. Together, we can advance prosperity and stability for both our countries. – S. Paul Kapur

Pleased to join Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to co-chair the U.S.-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations. We are building on the vision of the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand and discussed deepening collaboration on trade, investment, Trans-Caspian connectivity, educational and cultural exchange, and more. We thank Turkmenistan for its leadership as C5+1 Secretariat co-chair in 2025-2026. – S. Paul Kapur

Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur will travel to Ashgabat and London, November 2-9. In Ashgabat, Assistant Secretary Kapur will lead the U.S. delegation in the U.S.-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations and meet with business officials to expand American investment and commercial opportunities in Turkmenistan. In London, he will engage with UK officials and South and Central Asia experts to advance policy priorities in the region.

Best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as they celebrate Republic Day. U.S.-Kazakhstan relations are at their strongest point in history, and we are proud of what we have accomplished together over 35 years. We look forward to expanding our partnership to benefit both our countries. state.gov/releases/offic…