Joe Biden Named Candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan

On August 3, the U.S. president announced his intention to nominate a number of candidates for the position of U.S. ambassador to several countries. Among them was a candidate for the post of U.S. ambassador to Turkmenistan. Elizabeth Rood, a diplomatic official currently serving as deputy chief of the U.S. Embassy in Russia, was named.

Elizabeth Rood has the rank of Minister Counselor and extensive diplomatic and leadership experience. She has a long record of service in Georgia, having previously served as deputy head of the diplomatic mission, and has performed responsible diplomatic work in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and other countries.

The candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan is a recipient of State Department awards for outstanding achievements.

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