On 9 July 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a meeting with the United States Senator from the State of Montana, Steve Daines. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.  

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the consistent nature of the political and diplomatic dialogue between Turkmenistan and the United States, emphasizing the importance of maintaining regular contacts at various levels. In this context, they particularly noted the significance of high-level visits, which have given additional impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation and the strengthening of constructive interstate dialogue.

The parties also paid special attention to the further development of interparliamentary cooperation as an effective mechanism for strengthening mutual understanding and expanding bilateral partnership.

Particular attention was devoted to trade and economic cooperation. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, as well as opportunities to enhance collaboration in trade, investment, transport and logistics. In this regard, the important role of the Turkmenistan–U.S. Business Council in expanding mutually beneficial ties between the business communities of the two countries was emphasized.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on a number of current regional and international issues. The parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in the further development of constructive dialogue.