Turkmen Foreign Minister Holds Telephone Talks with U.S. Secretary of State on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: On June 24, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two officials engaged in a substantive exchange of views on a broad spectrum of bilateral and international issues.

The conversation focused on key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States, including political and diplomatic relations, trade and economic engagement, and cultural and humanitarian collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing the multifaceted partnership between the two countries.

The foreign ministers discussed regional and international developments, with particular attention to the recent situation in the Middle East. In this context, Minister Meredov reiterated Turkmenistan’s unwavering commitment to its policy of neutrality and the principles of preventive diplomacy, emphasizing the importance of peaceful, diplomatic solutions to international challenges.

Both parties expressed their intention to continue strengthening dialogue and agreed to convene bilateral annual consultations in the near future. The discussions also covered the strategic outlook for long-term cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States, underscoring shared commitment to regional stability and constructive international engagement.