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India–Turkmenistan relations refers to the bilateral relationship between India and Turkmenistan. India has an embassy in Ashgabat which opened on 31 December 1994. Turkmenistan has an embassy in New Delhi
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TAPI Pipeline
India has particular interest in Turkmenistan's hydrocarbon reserves
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and I
together known as the TAPI countries, are working on a gas pipeline which is scheduled for completion in early 2017. 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.
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