Final press conference of the US Ambassador to Turkmenistan

The U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan meets annually with the media representatives to deliver a formal closing statement summarizing his mission to the country. According to good tradition, today, June 24, an official press conference was held at the new US Embassy complex by the US Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Mr. Matthew Klimow, which brought together about 20 press representatives, including from our website.

In his remarks, Ambassador Mr. Matthew Klimow highlighted a number of important achievements achieved during his five-year tenure. He also noted a number of important aspects:

– Strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Turkmenistan, calling them “based on mutual respect and common interests.” And that, during his work, it was possible to significantly strengthen cooperation in various fields, including economics, security, education, culture and ecology on the issue of methane greenhouse gas emissions.

– Growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

– Cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and regarding the new challenges to security.

– Cooperation in the field of education and culture, through which various exchange programs and initiatives were realized to promote mutual understanding and strengthen friendly relations. And of course, he mentioned the activities carried out by the embassy dedicated to the announced year “The Fount of the Mind of Magtymguly Fragi.”

Also, Mr. Ambassador noted his personal achievements in bilateral cooperation between the countries. He is proud that during his tenure as ambassador he was able not only to contribute to cooperation, but also to change his mental image of Turkmenistan. Traveled a lot in our regions, visited almost all significant and tourist places, met people, visited beautiful natural landscapes, historical and cultural sightseeing places of our country.

As Ambassador Klimow said: “I have traveled throughout Turkmenistan.” His speech also noted that his work in Turkmenistan had enriched and changed him. He noted with joy that it was the period of work in Turkmenistan that would remain the brightest and most significant page of his career. It is noteworthy that Mr. Matthew Klimow began his career as a young leader, mentoring young soldiers, which was reflected in his subsequent career. And in our country, he saw the enormous potential and desire of the younger generation for leadership.

After his 25-minute speech, media professionals asked questions about the embassy’s achievements, personal merits, and the diplomat’s future plans. He answered questions frankly and shared his future plans. According to him, Turkmen hospitality is incomparable and amazing. Inspired by our nature, he began to build a house in the mountains, which remind him of the Kopetdag mountains, and our national and traditional dish is Turkmen pilaf, now his favorite dish, the recipe of which he will take with him and will cook and treat his friends in the USA.

Mr. Matthew Klimow particularly admired the desire of the younger generation of Turkmenistan to communicate and learn English, and this motivated the embassy to create centers and projects to provide opportunities to practice and learn the languages ​​of both countries. In conclusion, the US Ambassador thanked the representatives of media professionals for participating at the press conference and expressed gratitude to the people and government of Turkmenistan for their unforgettable hospitality. Mr. Matthew Klimow ends his mission in Turkmenistan and leaves the country with great regret. He announced that he is retiring and will take over writing activities. He plans to write about his achievements, experiences, work and travels. Moreover, has already started writing a book about this, where would also like to describe life in Turkmenistan!

Ayna Atayeva.