US and Turkmenistan Explore New Gas Routes Across the Caspian

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U.S. and Turkmen officials discussed expanding trans-Caspian connectivity and diversifying Turkmenistan’s energy exports during consultations in Ashgabat. The talks reflect Turkmenistan’s interest in strengthening trade ties with South Asia and the West while maintaining its neutral status.

US and Turkmen diplomats focused on expanding trans-Caspian connectivity and promoting energy export diversification during annual consultations in Ashgabat. Turkmen officials are signaling a strong desire to improve trade ties with both South Asia and the West, while maintaining the country’s long-standing status as a neutral state. Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia S. Paul Kapur met November 3 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, before holding comprehensive discussions…