On 16 December 2024, the Turkmen-American Business Forum was held in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.
The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyyev. The US delegation was headed by Executive Director of the «Turkmenistan-US» Business Council Eric Stewart.
Among the US companies represented at the forum were «Case New Holland», «Climate Compass», «Boeing», «John Deere», «Nicklaus Companies», «Westport Trading Europe» and others.
During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and outlined plans for the near future.
The importance of the «Turkmenistan-US» Business Council in the development of mutually beneficial ties between the two countries was emphasised. In this regard, the effectiveness of regular business meetings, forums and exhibitions held by the Council in cooperation with Turkmen partners was noted.
Among the priority areas of cooperation, the parties highlighted trade and investment activities in the field of supplying machinery for industry, agriculture and water management. In addition, the prospects for expanding partnership in such areas as fuel and energy complex, transport and communications, construction, innovative technologies, healthcare, ecology, etc. were announced.
American companies confirmed their interest in further expansion of partnership with Turkmenistan.
The participants of the Turkmen-American business forum also exchanged views on opportunities to expand trade turnover between the two countries and enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of high technology.
Representatives of relevant ministries, agencies and private companies of Turkmenistan met with American businessmen to discuss joint plans and projects.
