Turkmenistan, India discuss priority avenues for cooperation
ASHGABAT. Jan 24 (Interfax) - The fourth meeting of the Turkmen-Indian intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technological cooperation has taken place in New Delhi.
The Turkmen Foreign Affairs Ministry says on its website that during the meeting a wide range of issues concerning partnership between the two countries was discussed. The parties discussed in detail the current state of and prospects for working together in a number of key areas, including such fields as energy, transport and communications, trade, information technology, science, education, and culture.
During its visit to India, the Turkmen delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov had meetings with India's president, foreign minister, and oil and natural gas minister. There were also a number of meetings at the expert level between representatives of the two countries' state agencies responsible for issues of foreign economic ties, civil aviation, and other areas.
