India's MEA Secretary Sibi George Engages in Bilateral Talks and SPECA Forum in Turkmenistan
DEFENSE
India's MEA Secretary Sibi George visited Ashgabat for the 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations and the SPECA Economic Forum, where he met with Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to discuss enhancing bilateral partnerships. The talks focused on various sectors, including politics, security, and commerce, while addressing multilateral cooperation at the UN. George emphasized trade and economic integration to strengthen ties between India and Central Asia, aligning with India's 'Extended Neighbourhood' doctrine.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:00 AM