On 6 June 2025, the 4th meeting of the “Central Asia – India” Dialogue was held in New Delhi, with the participation of the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers discussed promising areas of multilateral cooperation and issues aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of economic interaction, including mutual trade, investment activities, industry, and strengthening transport connectivity with India.
It was noted that diplomatic engagement within this multilateral cooperation mechanism is aimed at promoting a culture of interstate dialogue and strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships on global and regional agenda issues.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov emphasized that Turkmenistan actively promotes trade, economic, and investment integration and initiates large-scale infrastructure and logistics projects. In this context, special attention was given to the relevance of ongoing economic projects designed to enhance connectivity between the Central Asian region and India, with the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project holding a prominent place.
Additionally, the development of the transport and transit potential of Central Asian countries and India was discussed, including the promotion of joint initiatives to create regional and international transport corridors.
Touching on the topic of regional security, it was noted that Turkmenistan’s neutral status serves as an effective tool for peacekeeping, strengthening security, and ensuring stability at both regional and global levels.
In the context of expanding cooperation in the fields of innovative technologies, digitalization, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, a proposal was made to explore the possibility of creating a Joint Program for Technological and Scientific Cooperation between Central Asia and India, with a focus on educational exchanges, joint research, startup support, and the integration of innovations into production.
Special emphasis was placed on the importance of cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and scientific research.