During his working visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Bill Huizenga, Chairman of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, the Subcommittee’s Vice Chair, TDH reported.

Members of Congress noted that the visit of the Turkmen leader contributes to strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the United States.

President Berdimuhamedov recalled that this year marks the 10th anniversary of cooperation between the United States and the Central Asian states within the “C5+1” framework, which has proven to be an effective platform for discussing key issues of security, economic development, energy, and climate policy. He emphasized Turkmenistan’s readiness to continue expanding cooperation in these areas.

The President underlined that Turkmenistan views engagement with the U.S. Congress as an essential component of bilateral relations, aimed at exchanging legislative experience and addressing regional and international agendas.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that strengthening dialogue between the legislative bodies of the two countries will promote mutual understanding and deepen political ties.

As part of the Turkmen delegation’s visit, a Turkmen-American Business Forum was also held to enhance trade and economic cooperation.

Both sides exchanged good wishes and reaffirmed their commitment to the continued development of intergovernmental relations for the benefit of the peoples of both nations.