On May 19, 2026, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States Esen Aydogdyyev met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines at the U.S. Senate.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic partnership, energy, and regional connectivity.
The importance of the C5+1 format in strengthening cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central Asia was also noted. The sides emphasized the positive dynamics of Turkmen-American relations and expressed readiness to further develop mutually beneficial dialogue.