Turkmen–Indian business forum held in Ashgabat with over 30 Indian company executives

On 18 October the Embassy of India in Turkmenistan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan jointly held a business forum in Ashgabat devoted to deepening Turkmen–Indian cooperation.

More than 30 executives and senior managers of leading Indian companies in mining, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, transport, banking and construction took part. Indian Ambassador Bandaru Wilsonbabu stressed the appeal of the Turkmen market for Indian investors and described Turkmenistan as a friendly and reliable partner. Azat Nazarov, deputy chairman of the Chamber, called for higher mutual trade and new joint projects.

Speakers named the Turkmen–Indian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation as a key tool for coordinating the business dialogue.