AKIPRESS.COM - President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Rood on July 31, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said.

After presenting her credentials, the diplomat conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from US President Joseph Biden to the head of state and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, confirming her country's interest in strengthening traditionally friendly interstate relations.

Congratulating Elizabeth Rood on her appointment to a high diplomatic post, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished her success in her work on the further development of multifaceted Turkmen-American cooperation. Having conveyed return greetings and good wishes to the US President, the head of state noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the expansion of bilateral relations built on the basis of mutual understanding, respect and trust.

During the meeting, the fruitful nature of the interstate dialogue, which is steadily developing across its entire spectrum, including in the political and diplomatic sphere, was noted with satisfaction. In this regard, it was noted that regular contacts between the relevant departments of the two countries contribute to a constructive exchange of views on current issues on the international agenda, where special attention is paid to maintaining sustainable development, ensuring security, as well as such an aspect as climate change.

One of the priority aspects of bilateral cooperation is trade and economic sphere. In this context, the significant contribution of Turkmenistan-USA Business Council to the implementation of the existing mutual potential in this area was noted. For many years, such large American companies as Boeing, General Electric, John Deere and Case New Holland have been implementing important joint projects in Turkmenistan.

Cultural and humanitarian ties are also an integral part of Turkmen-American relations. Continuing on the topic, it was noted that the Magtymguly Pyragy cultural and park complex was recently ceremonially opened in Ashgabat, where sculptures of famous foreign literary figures, including American poet Langston Hughes, were also installed.