On June 8, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, who arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit.
During the meeting, the sides emphasized the active state and fruitfulness of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
They noted that contacts at high and the highest levels serve as the key factor in the development of bilateral ties.
The diplomats paid special attention to the Turkmen-American partnership in education, science, culture, and the digitalization of key sectors of economy.
It was noted that within the agreements reached, Turkmenistan is participating in more than 15 U.S. educational programs. Cooperation is established between the specialized universities of two countries.
In the context of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, the possibilities of organizing joint projects were discussed, as well as the successful implementation of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation program, which has been implemented in Turkmenistan for 25 years, was highlighted.
Particular attention was paid to interaction in the field of media, public relations and public diplomacy, including the development of professional contacts, exchange of experience and the implementation of joint projects.
The sides expressed commitment to further developing cooperation both bilaterally and within the C5+1 format.