India and Turkmenistan have discussed the possibility of establishing a transport transit corridor between India, Iran, Oman and Turkmenistan.
The Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov was in India to attend the 6th Session of the India-Turkmenistan Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The discussion on road connectivity took place between him and Union Road Transport and Highway, and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday.
During his meeting with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, the two leaders discussed ways to improve trade, energy and economic cooperation. “EAM Sushma Swaraj and DPM Meredov comprehensively reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and took stock of the progress achieved in the areas of energy, trade and economic cooperation, transport & connectivity, security cooperation, civil aviation, information technology, science & technology, cultural and educational matters,” Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Meredov also called on Vice President Shri Venkiaiah Naidu and met with Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs ArunJaitley, and Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan.