Turkmenistan, U.S. businesses hold business forum in Ashgabat

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Representatives of
Turkmen government agencies and the U.S. business community held a
business forum in Ashgabat to discuss prospects for expanding
bilateral economic cooperation, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.

The event took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Turkmenistan and brought together officials from ministries and
agencies, as well as a delegation of U.S. business representatives
led by Executive Director of the Turkmen-U.S. Business Council,
Eric Stewart. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers Nokerguly Atagulyev.

The participants discussed the activities of the Turkmen-U.S.
Business Council and its role in strengthening long-term economic
relations between the two countries. Particular attention was paid
to trade and investment cooperation, including industry,
agriculture, and the supply of equipment for the agricultural and
water sectors.

The sides also highlighted opportunities for cooperation in
energy, transport and communications, construction, healthcare,
environmental protection, cybersecurity, and innovative
technologies.

During the forum, representatives of U.S. companies reaffirmed
their interest in participating in major development programs being
implemented in Turkmenistan and noted the growing interest of
American businesses in the country's market.

The participants also emphasized the importance of expanding
cooperation through existing business platforms. In this context,
they noted that the newly established Turkmen-American Business
Cooperation Association, launched in May 2026, is expected to
complement existing mechanisms for economic engagement between
Turkmenistan and the United States.

The forum also included bilateral meetings between
representatives of Turkmen ministries and agencies and members of
the U.S. business delegation. The parties outlined plans for
further cooperation in key sectors and expressed confidence in the
continued development of mutually beneficial economic ties.