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About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is also known as Turkmenia is a country in Central Asia i.e the CIS Region. The country was previously part of the Soviet Union (USSR).

The country is primarily dependent on Natural Gas and Petroleum Products. However, Agriculture plays a smaller role in the country’s economy.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionCIS Region
Capital CityAshgabat
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesTurkmen
CurrencyManat, TMT
Phone Code +993
Important CitiesTürkmenabat, Da?oguz, Mary, Serdar, Baýramaly, Balkanabat, Tejen, Türkmenba?y, Magdanly, Abadan, Atamurat
National DayIndependence Day (Sep-27)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 81.822 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking0
Primary IndustriesAgriculture,Trade,Labor,Privatization,Macro-economic trend.
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsKazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran
Member of(Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Silk & Textiles, Plastics and Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Chemical Products, Aviation Vehicles, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Fashion and Apparel, Glass and glassware, Retail & Fmcg Products, Books and Papers
Major ImportsElectrical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Cereals & Pulses, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Household Items & Products, Chemical Products, Other Products, Rubber and Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Wood and Pulp, Cosmetics and Accessories
Total Exports ValueUSD 14.280 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 5.091 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 9.189 Billion (Excess)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaTwo-way bilateral trade during 2018-19 between India and Trinidad include petroleum-crude products, iron and steel, pharmaceutical products, ceramic products, plastic and articles thereof, miscellaneous chemical products, leather goods, aluminium and articles thereof etc.
Major Exports to IndiaAgriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Chemical Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Live Animals and Animal Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Electrical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Cosmetics and Accessories, Music and Instruments, Other Products, Arms and Ammunitions, Toys and Games
Major Imports from IndiaFood & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Pharmaceutical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Chemical Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Rubber and Products, Electrical Products, Ceramic Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Cereals & Pulses, Cosmetics and Accessories, Retail & Fmcg Products, Fruits and Nuts
India's Imports ValueUSD 101.72 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 90.29 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 11.43 Million (Excess)
Indian Embassy Details for TurkmenistanEmbassy of India
H.E. Ms. Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat
Honourable Ambassador
Y. Emre 1, Mir 2/1, PO Box No. 80, Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) 744017
hoc.ashgabat@mea.gov.in
00-993-12-453869
https://eoi.gov.in/ashgabat/


Embassy Details of Turkmenistan in IndiaTurkmenistan
Embassy of Turkmenistan
H.E. Mr. Shalar Geldynazarov
Ambassador
C-11, West End Colony,New Delhi-110021
tmemb.ind2@gmail.com
+91-11- 24116527 (O)


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Honorary Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kolkata
H.E. Mr. Hasmukh A. Shah
Honorary Consul General
Landmark, 6th Floor, 228-A, AJC Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020
hashah.consulturkmen@gmail.com
033-24491829/30/31 (O)


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Honorary Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Chennai
H.E. Mr. Ravi Appasamy
Honorary Consul General
Appasamy Real Estate Ltd., 3 Mangesh Street, T- Nagar, Chennai 600017
raviappasamy@hotmail.com
044-24343777/6333 (O)