ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 28. The United
States and Turkmenistan discussed expanding commercial cooperation
and strengthening economic ties, Trend reports via the U.S. Department of State.
The issues were reviewed during a meeting between U.S. Deputy
Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Turkmen Foreign Minister
Rashid Meredov in Washington, D.C.
The sides also emphasized the importance of deepening economic
cooperation, expanding educational and cultural exchanges, and
strengthening security collaboration.
Meanwhile, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy
and Public Affairs Sarah B. Rogers is expected to visit
Turkmenistan as part of a regional tour that will also include
India, Nepal, and Uzbekistan from May 27 to June 10.
The trip will be Rogers' first visit to Central Asia since
taking office in October 2025 and is expected to focus on public
diplomacy, educational and cultural exchanges, and broader U.S.
engagement with the region.
