The UK Government’s Regional Development Director visits Ashgabat
The UK delegation led by the UK Government’s Regional Development Director visited Ashgabat from 9 to 15 September 2024.
Sarah Cooper, Regional Development Director FCDO presents at the Forum.
The UK Government’s Regional Development Director; Regional Climate Adviser; and Regional Private Sector Development Adviser visited Ashgabat from 9to 15 September, 2024.
The UK Government’s Regional Development Director, Regional Climate Adviser and Regional Private Sector Development Adviser in Ashgabat.
The objective of the visit was to explore areas of mutual co-operation between the UK and Turkmenistan on areas including climate change, economic, social development, and education partnerships.
The UK Government’s Regional Private Sector Development Adviser speaks at the Forum
During the visit, the FCDO team had the opportunity to meet with government representatives covering energy; water; economic development and social protection. The team also met development partners including bilateral partners and UN agencies.
The visit will pave the way for further UK engagement in Turkmenistan across a number of areas:
- small and medium enterprise development
- climate change, for example, through a flexible fund to support climate adaptation for communities
- building education partnerships with UK universities, including continuing professional development for teachers, especially on English language