U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Samir Paul Kapur met with Turkmen business representatives during his visit to Turkmenistan to discuss ways to expand trade and investment opportunities, the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan reported in an official press release.
During his visit, Kapur also toured the American Center in Ashgabat, where he learned about free programs offered to Turkmen citizens, including English-language courses, professional skills development, business training and American cultural activities. He also visited the construction site of the new U.S. Embassy compound in Turkmenistan.
Kapur also met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, to discuss the current state of Turkmen-U.S. relations and prospects for future cooperation.
At the end of his visit, the deputy assistant secretary attended a reception hosted by Kristin Hawkins, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan. The event brought together representatives of Turkmenistan’s government agencies, business communities from both countries, alumni of U.S. government exchange programs and members of the diplomatic corps.
Samir Kapur noted that diplomatic relations between the United States and Turkmenistan have continued to expand in recent years.
