U.S. Navy and Turkmenistan officials meet
A U.S. military commander recently met with Turkmenistan officials over engagement opportunities for the United States in the Caspian Sea region.
Vice Adm. Kevin J. Cosgriff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command U.S. 5th Fleet, with other officials from the United States met with the Turkmen Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Oil and Gas and the State Border Service to discuss maritime security and humanitarian and disaster preparation among other items, according to the U.S. Navy.
“The experiences we’ve had in the Arabian Gulf region helped us develop a deep appreciation for the challenges that face new countries and new navies,” said Cosgriff, in a statement. “We hope we can assist Turkmenistan in increasing their abilities in the Caspian Sea through our expertise in Maritime Security Operations and the defense of the Iraqi oil terminals.”
Officials say the U.S. Navy operations in the region are an effort to set the conditions for security and combat terrorism and other security threats to the Turkmenistan fishing industry.
“The Caspian Sea has some of the largest hydro-carbon reserves in the world, so it’s in everyone’s interest to have a safe and stable environment,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Boster, Director Theater Security Cooperation, Arabian Sea and Central Asian States. “Stability fosters prosperity and economic growth.”
// Copyright 2007 by United Press International
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