US companies support dev't of commercial activities in Turkmenistan

BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 4 By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend: The market-based reforms planned by the government of Turkmenistan, when implemented, will create additional opportunities for the US companies to work even more closely with their Turkmen counterparts, Stephen Guice, Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Ashgabat told Trend. "The US companies have a long history of successful commercial activities in Turkmenistan and those are likely to continue and increase in the future,” added Guice. In particular, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) helps Turkmen entrepreneurs improve their competitiveness, increase revenue, and boost job creation, he noted. Guice pointed out that the US cooperation with Turkmenistan is long-term, and will continue to partner with the people, local businesses, and the government of Turkmenistan on innovative projects that promote the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. In general, the US continues to cooperate with Turkmenistan in many areas, including through economic ties, cultural collaboration, development, and educational exchanges. As reported, earlier Turkmenistan and the US have discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral partnership in such areas as politics, economy, as well as joint measures to overcome the impact of COVID-19. --- Follow the author on Twitter: @JeilaAliyeva