What happened:
On January 22, 2026, India and Turkmenistan reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations during the 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Ashgabat. Discussions covered political, defence, security, trade-economic, cultural, education and consular cooperation, along with coordination at the UN and other multilateral forums. India also participated as a guest country at the SPECA Economic Forum, outlining its vision for stronger trade and connectivity with Central Asia.
Why it matters to India:
The engagement supports India’s Extended Neighbourhood policy, strengthens ties with Central Asia, and advances cooperation in trade, connectivity and multilateral platforms.