Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to Turkmenistan, backed stronger energy ties with the gas-rich ex-Soviet state. In pic, the Prim Minister being welcomed upon his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport in Turkmenistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex at Ashgabat in Turkmenistan.
In a gesture of friendship towards India, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a traditional Indian medicine and yoga centre was opened.
Berdymukhamedov said after the talks that the gas pipeline project "is already entering the final stage and soon we will start the practical implementation." Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a
The 1,800 kilometre (1,100 mile) pipeline project valued at up to $10 billion however faces security concerns in Afghanistan and ballooning costs.
The leaders "reaffirmed their strong commitment towards timely implementation of this strategic project for the common benefit of peoples of the four countries". In pic Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Turkmenistan President.
The long-planned gas pipeline project, named TAPI, would be "a key pillar of economic engagement between the two countries" and have a "transformational impact", the leaders said in a joint statement. In pic, Narendra Modi with Turkmenistan
The Indian premier backed an ambitious project to build a pipeline from Turkmenistan to deliver its vast energy resources to India. Modi poses with kids, upon his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.
India backs stronger energy ties with gas-rich Turkmenistan