India–Turkmenistan relations are the
bilateral relations
Bilateralism is the conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states. It is in contrast to unilateralism or multilateralism, which is activity by a single state or jointly by multiple states, respectively. When ...
between
India and
Turkmenistan. India has an embassy in
Ashgabat which opened in 1994. Turkmenistan has an embassy in
New Delhi.
TAPI Pipeline
India has a particular interest in Turkmenistan's hydrocarbon reserves.
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, collectively known as the TAPI countries, are working on a gas pipeline which was initially scheduled for completion in early 2017.
However, as of April 2024, the pipeline is yet to be completed. This is particularly important for India's burgeoning energy needs as on completion, the pipeline is expected to provide nearly 60% of India's energy needs.
Trade
Total trade between Turkmenistan and India is meagre, amounting only to around US$42 million according to the Ministry of External Affairs of the
Indian government.
Gallery
File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Turkmenistan.jpg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Turkmenistan.
File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015 (2).jpg, Narendra Modi at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on July 11, 2015.
File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in tete-a-tete with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Oguzkhan Palace, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.jpg, Narendra Modi in tete-a-tete with the President of Turkmenistan
The president of Turkmenistan ( tk, Türkmenistanyň prezidenti), officially the president and chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, is the head of state and head of government of Turkmenistan. The president is also the supreme c ...
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at Oguzkhan Palace in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on July 11, 2015.
File:Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rasit Meredow on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015 (1).jpg, Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rasit Meredow on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport
Ashgabat International Airport ( tk, Aşgabat halkara howa menzili) , formerly known as Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy International Airport, is one of five international airports in Turkmenistan. It is located within the city limits of Ashgabat (Ashk ...
, Turkmenistan, on July 10, 2015.
File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015 (1).jpg, Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at Independence Square in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on July 11, 2015.
See also
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Foreign relations of India
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Foreign relations of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's declaration of "permanent neutrality" was formally recognized by the United Nations in 1995. Former President Niyazov stated that the neutrality would prevent Turkmenistan from participating in multi-national defense organizations, ...
Notes
External links
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Bilateral relations of Turkmenistan