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Ashgabat
U.S. Embassy

Overview

The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan opened on March 17, 1992. Since then, the U.S. Embassy has sought continued engagement and cooperation with Turkmenistan on a broad range of issues including education, culture, economic reform, energy, border security, counter-narcotics, health, and legal reforms. The U.S. Embassy also implements a variety of programs to promote better understanding between the people of the United States and Turkmenistan. Subscribe to our listserv on this page for program and news updates, including notifications about our exchange programs, upcoming events, and Embassy vacancies.

  • Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. – Kristin Hawkins
  • Acting Deputy Chief of Mission – Mark Gul
  • Political/Economic Affairs – Mark Gul
  • Management – Eric Wild
  • Consular Affairs – Brian Grandjean
  • Public Diplomacy – Bryce Isham
  • Regional Security Officer – Deron Rupp

  • Defense Attaché – Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Levochkin
  • USMILGP Chief – Maj Jordan Garcia