BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 23. The US intends to stimulate active cooperation with Central Asian countries, in particular Turkmenistan, a source in the press service of the US Department of State told Trend.
"Currently, we are looking for opportunities for cooperation with Turkmenistan in overcoming the climate crisis, such as reducing methane emissions during the extraction and transportation of natural gas. Today’s geopolitical shifts within the region present both a unique and opportune time to continue to advance engagement with our Central Asian partners.The US goal is to drive this engagement by being a steadfast and reliable partner to countries in the region," said the source.
It was noted that, as a recent example, on November 7, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the US and Turkmenistan to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare and medical sciences.
"Promoting security in Central Asia is a priority for both the US and Turkmenistan. To achieve this goal, we are working with the Government of Turkmenistan to strengthen its ability to defend itself against security threats, help solve health problems, support education and economic growth," the department said.
"Today’s geopolitical shifts within the region present both a unique and opportune time to continue to advance engagement with our Central Asian partners. The United States’ goal is to drive this engagement by being a steadfast and reliable partner to countries in the region. Promoting a secure Central Asia is a priority for both the Biden Administration and the Government of Turkmenistan," said the source.
"To advance this objective, we are working with the Government of Turkmenistan to strengthen its ability to defend against security threats emanating from Afghanistan, helping meet health concerns, and supporting education and economic growth. As the latest example, on November 7, we signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Turkmenistan to enhance bilateral cooperation in health and medical sciences. We also seek collaborative opportunities to address the climate crisis, such as the mitigation of methane emissions from the production and transport of natural gas," said the department.