More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a relic of Cold War economic policy continues to cast a shadow over United States trade relations with Central Asia. The Jackson Vanik Amendment, a provision of the 1974 Trade Act signed under President Gerald Ford was originally designed […]
ATBA President Namig Shahpalangov Meets with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill
American Turkic Republics Business Alliance (ATBA) President Namig Shahpalangov met with Mikie Sherrill, the Governor of the State of New Jersey, for discussions on international business cooperation and regional economic opportunities. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening trade relations between the United States and the Turkic Republics, expanding investment […]
ATBA Strengthens U.S.–Central Asia Business Ties Through Strategic Meeting with Uzbekistan Consulate in New York
In a significant step toward deepening economic cooperation and strengthening cross-border business relations, the American-Turkic Republics Business Alliance (ATBA) hosted a high-level strategic meeting with the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in New York. The meeting, held at ATBA headquarters, brought together senior leadership from both sides to explore new pathways […]
US Commits 2 Billion Dollars to Trans Caspian Middle Corridor: A Strategic Shift in Global Logistics
The US Department of Commerce has announced a landmark 2 billion dollar financing package dedicated to the modernization and digitalization of the Trans Caspian International Transport Route. This move for the Middle Corridor signals a definitive shift in the geography of global trade. Strengthening the Turkic Trade Link: Washington’s Infrastructure […]
ATBA Holds Strategic Economic Cooperation Meeting with Türkiye’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance
Namıg Shahpalangov, President of the American – Turkic Republics Business Alliance (ATBA), met with İlhan Hatipoğlu, Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, in a high-level discussion focused on strengthening economic relations between Türkiye and the United States. The meeting addressed key areas of bilateral cooperation, […]
Trump Hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian Leaders at the White House, Signs Historic Peace Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On August 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump hosted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House in a historic summit aimed at advancing regional peace and economic cooperation in the South Caucasus. During the meeting, the leaders signed a […]
U.S. Brokers Landmark Peace and Economic Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
WASHINGTON — In a historic move, the United States has successfully brokered a peace framework between Azerbaijan and Armenia, bringing decades of hostilities closer to an end while also opening the door to new trade and investment opportunities in the South Caucasus. On August 8, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted […]