The regular round of annual political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States took place on April 14, 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan during. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-American relations and exchanged opinions on current issues on the international agenda.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, while the U.S. delegation was headed by John Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.
At the meeting, regional and global security issues were discussed, with trade and economic ties, environmental matters, culture, education, and humanitarian issues identified as priority areas for bilateral cooperation.
During the negotiations, both sides emphasized that addressing environmental challenges is a crucial factor for sustainable socio-economic development. In this regard, the American side welcomed Turkmenistan's accession to the Global Methane Initiative.
In conclusion, the parties noted that the annual bilateral consultations serve as a well-established platform for further strengthening Turkmen-American partnership.