India Eurasia Trade Council

28/03/2026

Energy Crisis 2.0 — Implications for Eurasian region.

Recent statements from Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, warn that the world may be entering an energy crisis worse than the 1970s oil shocks and the 2022 disruptions combined.

For Eurasian region — including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan — this is not a distant headline but a direct strategic challenge and opportunity.

Why it matters for India Eurasia Trade Council

* Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and global supply chains are reshaping energy flows:

* Oil supply shocks → price volatility benefiting exporters but creating pressure for importers

* LNG shortages → heightened competition for pipeline gas

* Trade route instability → increased importance of alternative corridors

Eurasia sits at the crossroads of Europe–Asia energy and transport corridors, giving the region a strategic role in the global energy map.

Regional impacts

1. Exporters (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan)
* Higher prices can boost revenues
* Opportunities to strengthen partnerships with China, Europe, and South Asia
* Risk: dependence on limited export routes (Russia, China pipelines)

2. Energy-transition economies (Uzbekistan)
* Rising domestic demand and price pressures
* Accelerated reforms in gas, renewables, and efficiency
* Vulnerable to external shocks despite resource base

3. Hydro-dependent states (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan)
* Less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks
* Seasonal shortages and climate variability pose challenges
* Growing need for regional power trade integration

Strategic trends

* Diversification of export routes — Trans-Caspian corridors, China pipelines, South Asia links
* Regional energy cooperation — electricity trade and grid integration
* Acceleration of renewable energy — solar and wind projects in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
* Energy efficiency and demand management — policies aligned with IEA recommendations

Key risks

* Overreliance on a single export market or transit route
* Delayed infrastructure investment
* Domestic consumption outpacing supply
* Spillover from Middle East geopolitical tensions

Strategic takeaway for India.

Eurasia has a pivotal opportunity:
* Strengthen its role as a reliable energy partner
* Attract foreign investment into infrastructure and renewables
* Build long-term resilience to global shocks

Delay or inaction could amplify vulnerabilities.

Final thought

The global energy map is being redrawn. Eursia is no longer peripheral — it is becoming a strategic energy bridge between East and West. India should make full use of the partnership and relations with the region.

AV Anoop Wali Kashvi Asif Iqbal Baiju M Kumar DrVarghese Moolan Anil Kumar K G Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to India Russian Embassy in India Embassy of Kazakhstan in India Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

26/03/2026

Chairman of the India Eurasia Trade Council Anoop Vasavan qas conferred with the life time achievement award during diabetic conference MVCON organized by MV Diabetes, Chennai.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Embassy of Kazakhstan in India Russian Embassy in India

04/02/2026

Asian Investments Surge in the Eurasian region: Key Drivers and Country Breakdown:

According to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB, 2026), Asian FDI in Central Asia has grown sharply, transforming the region into one of the most dynamic investment hubs in Eurasia.

FDI Growth Overview (2016 → mid-2025)
Asian cumulative FDI in Central Asia increased from $29.9 billion to $68 billion — a 2.3× growth in less than a decade.

Geographic Focus of Asian Investors
96% of all Gulf countries’ FDI in the Eurasian region flows specifically to Central Asia.
Turkey: 82 of 153 regional projects (worth $8.6 billion) are concentrated in Central Asia.
China: ~50% of all its Eurasian FDI is directed to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

From total Asian FDI into Eurasia (US $68 billion) attracted by:

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
$22.6 billion — the largest recipient in the region

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
$20.6 billion — significant resource-sector investments

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
$19.3 billion — major investor destination and regional hub

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
$3.2 billion — smaller but growing share

🇹🇯 Tajikistan
$2.4 billion — modest but steadily growing inflows

Key Factors Behind the Investment Surge

1️⃣ Geopolitical Realignment & New Trade Corridors
Eurasia's role in the Middle Corridor (TITR) makes it vital for China–Turkey–Europe logistics.
Investors seek to secure access to emerging Eurasian supply chains.

2️⃣ Resource & Energy Opportunities
The region offers:

Oil & gas (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan)
Uranium (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan)
Copper and rare metals
Large hydropower potential (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan)
This attracts:
China (energy, mining)
Gulf states (oil, gas, renewables)

3️⃣ Rapidly Expanding Consumer Markets
With a population of over 80 million, Eurasia is:

Urbanizing
Experiencing increasing purchasing power
Developing modern retail, finance, telecom, and services
Particularly attractive for Turkey and GCC investors.

4️⃣ Economic Reforms & Improved Investment Climate
:
Privatization, AIFC legal regime, industrial and renewable energy projects; strong infrastructure, resources, and investor-friendly policies.
: major liberalization, tax reforms, privatization, industrial clusters; one of the most reform-driven economies in the region.
: incentives for energy, mining, and industrial development.
Regulatory improvements reduce investor risks and accelerate capital inflows.

5️⃣ Food Security & Agriculture
GCC states increase investment in:
Agribusiness
Food logistics
Water-efficient technologies
India Eurasia Trade Council is becoming an important body to initiate food-supply hub for water-scarce Gulf nations under leadership of AV Anoop.

17/01/2026

🇷🇺 On January 15 Vladimir Putin received the letters of credence from newly appointed ambassadors of foreign nations. The ceremony took place in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

The letters of credence were presented to the President of Russia by the representatives of Republic of Slovenia, Federal Republic of Somalia, Gabonese Republic, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, French Republic, Republic of Senegal, Republic of Rwanda, Czech Republic, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Portuguese Republic, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Federative Republic of Brazil, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Colombia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Austria, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Peru, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Republic of Lebanon, Swiss Confederation, Republic of Iraq, Italian Republic, and Republic of Maldives.
We give our best wishes from the India Eurasia Trade Council to all incoming ambasaadors in Moscow and will soon host them in the ceremony.

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Excerpts from President Putin's speech at the ceremony for presenting letters of credence:

💬 Vladimir Putin: International cooperation is fundamental to humanity’s sustainable development and prosperity. In today’s diverse and interconnected world, global stability and security depend directly on the ability of states to interact constructively. Open and honest partnerships create the conditions needed to tackle our shared challenges.

There is a reason why people say that peace does not come by itself. It must be built, day-by-day, and it is a painstaking process. Achieving peace requires effort, a sense of responsibility and the ability to make deliberate choices. This posture is especially relevant today considering the increasingly deteriorating international environment. Old conflicts are escalating, while new serious hotbeds of tension emerge.

At the same time, unilateral and dangerous actions often substitute diplomacy, efforts to come to a compromise or find solutions which would suit everyone. Instead of having states engage in dialogue with one another, there are those relying on the might-makes-right principle to assert their unilateral narratives, those who believe that they can impose their will, lecture others how they must live and issue orders.

Dozens of countries across the world have been suffering from the infringement of their sovereign rights, from chaos and lawlessness. They lack the strength and resources to stand up for themselves.

Placing a greater emphasis on having all members of the international community respect international law, as well as facilitating the advent of new emerging trends and a fair multipolar world order can be viewed as a reasonable solution.

I would like to note that Russia is sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world. Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both our national interests and the objective trends of global development.

Russia advocates for strengthening the key, central role of the United Nations in global affairs, the organisation that celebrated its anniversary last year.

Security must be truly comprehensive and, therefore, equal and indivisible, and it cannot be ensured for some at the expense of the security of others.

This principle is enshrined in fundamental international legal instruments.

Disregarding this basic, vital principle has never led to anything good and never will. This has been clearly demonstrated by the crisis around Ukraine, which became a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests and a deliberate policy of creating threats to our security, including the advancement of the NATO bloc towards Russia’s borders – contrary to the public promises made to us.

☝️ Russia is always open to building equal and constructive relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being, and development.

Read in full: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79011

08/01/2026

Embassy of India, Bishkek invites nominations for
ITEC Course Name: REMOTE SENSING OF GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Duration: 02-Feb-2026 To 13-Feb-2026

Institute Name: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF REMOTE SENSING

Aim & Objective: -THE COURSE AIMS AT CREATING AWARENESS OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS IN GEOSCIENCES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO TRAIN THE WORKING PROFESSIONALS ON ROLE OF REMOTE SENSING IN MAPPING, MONITORING AND MODELLING OF GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS (LANDSLIDES, SURFACE DEFORMATION, ICE AND SNOW AVALANCHE, EARLY WARNING SYSTEM), GEOPHYSICAL AND GEODETIC TECHNIQUES FOR GEODYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE RECURSOR STUDIES

Target Group-MIDDLE LEVEL RESOURCE MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN RELATED FIELD

General Conditions - - Applicant should be between 25-45 years of age;
- Should be proficient in English language;
- Should have at least done graduation and have work experience of 5 years;
- Embassy of India provides economy class air tickets, gratis visa, full hospitality in India for the course duration, book allowance, training in India.
To select the course please visit website - https://www.itecgoi.in/upcoming_courses
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Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC

07/01/2026

Official Visit of the Chairman for strengthening trade relations between India and Eurasian Countries. AV Anoop India in Kyrgyzstan (Embassy of India, Bishkek) Embassy of Kazakhstan in India Russian Embassy in India Indian Economic Trade Organization

05/01/2026

Connecting Uzbekistan and the Gulf: A Shared Vision for Regional Connectivity by the India Eurasian network

Recent rail initiatives in the Gulf—most notably the Riyadh–Doha high-speed railway and the broader GCC Railway—highlight the region’s ambition to build an integrated, future-oriented transport and logistics ecosystem.

Railway Undertaking:
It is a 2,117 km rail community that can join , , , , , and by 2030

At the same time, is actively advancing its strategy to secure diversified access to global markets, including through the development of rail connectivity via to seaports

These parallel developments point to a growing alignment of interests between Uzbekistan and the Gulf states.

For Uzbekistan, southward rail corridors are a strategic priority—supporting trade diversification, industrial growth, and the country’s transformation from landlocked to land-linked.

For the Gulf states, expanding overland connectivity northward new opportunities to extend logistics networks, supply chains, and in high-growth regions of Central and South Asia.

A potential Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan rail corridor, linked with Gulf port and rail infrastructure, could serve as a new Eurasia–Gulf interface—benefiting all sides through faster trade flows, new investment opportunities, and deeper economic cooperation.

This emerging connectivity landscape opens the door for:

*Infrastructure and logistics investment
*Public–private partnerships involving Gulf sovereign wealth funds
*Joint development of transport, industrial, and digital trade corridors

India Eurasia Trade Council supports the Strengthening of dialogue between Uzbekistan, GCC partners, and regional stakeholders who can help shape tomorrow’s integrated transport architecture—connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and the Gulf through shared vision and long-term cooperation.

Connectivity is no longer just —it is , , and growth.
AV Anoop

31/12/2025

Global Rare Earth Reserves: Why India Eurasia council supports the region that is Emerging as a Strategic Frontier

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are no longer just minerals — they are strategic assets of the 21st century and good for Indian traders.
Yet global supply remains highly concentrated.

📊 Estimated global REE reserves (~92 Mt):
🇨🇳 China — ~44 Mt
🇧🇷 Brazil — ~21 Mt
🇮🇳 India — ~6.9 Mt
🇦🇺 Australia — ~5.7 Mt
🇷🇺 Russia — ~3.8 Mt
🇻🇳 Vietnam — ~3.5 Mt
🇺🇸 USA — ~1.9 Mt

Central Asia: an underestimated strategic reserve

While not yet ranked among top holders, Central Asia shows significant untapped potential:

▪ Kazakhstan: 15+ identified REE deposits; a recent Karaganda discovery (up to ~20 Mt, pending confirmation) could elevate the country into a top global tier

▪ Tien Shan & Pamir belt:
According to USGS geological data, Central Asia hosts 384 REE occurrences:
• Kazakhstan — 160
• Uzbekistan — 87
• Kyrgyzstan — 75
• Tajikistan — 60
• Turkmenistan — 2

▪ Uzbekistan: large mineral base with only ~20% of territory fully explored

▪ Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan: confirmed REE mineralization in mountainous systems

Geological potential ≠ economic reserves — without exploration, infrastructure, and processing, resources remain strategic possibilities.

The real power equation
China’s dominance is not just in mining, but in processing, separation, and magnet production — up to 85–90% of capacity in key segments. India must catch up fast with its strategic relations.

✔ Control of technology > control of ore
✔ REEs are becoming tools of geo-economic leverage
✔ Eurasian region is positioning itself as a diversification hub for the US, EU, Japan, and Korea and India must take advantage.

Key takeaway:

In the 21st century, reserves do not equal influence.
The winners will be those who control processing technologies, logistics, and market standards.

Rare earth strategy is no longer just resource policy — it is national security and technological leadership.



India in Kyrgyzstan (Embassy of India, Bishkek) Embassy of Kazakhstan in India Uzbekistan Travel India in Armenia, Embassy of India, Yerevan Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India AV Anoop Indian Economic Trade Organization

30/12/2025

India Eurasia Trade Council congratulates Serbia one of active players in the Eurasian region who have collaborated with Indian Healthcare providers from Tamil Nadu. This is a great step in initiating using the GCC nation to bridge these relations.

Charge D’Affaires of Embassy of Serbia in Bahrain H.E. Natasa Kalezic The Asian Arab Health Tourism Conference and Awards was successfully held on 27 December 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain…

28/12/2025

Central Asia's Investment Gravity Is Shifting - And Uzbekistan is at the Center

Recent findings from the Eurasian Development Bank the Eurasian region (EDB) confirm a structural shift in investment flows across the Eurasian region.

Despite a global slowdown in foreign direct investment, Central Asia is emerging as a regional growth pole, with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan clearly leading this transformation.

Key Expert Observations

1. Uzbekistan as the Primary FDI Magnet
Uzbekistan has become the largest recipient of mutual FDI in the Eurasian region, attracting $10.7 billion, or 22.3% of total regional investment. This is not a short-term spike. but the result of:
-Consistent industrial policy

-Large scale construction and infrastructure programs

-Regulatory reforms improving investor confidence

-Equally important is the rise of outbound Uzbek investment, which doubled in 2025.

-The fact that 85% of this capital is directed into manufacturing indicates growing competitiveness and the emergence of Uzbek firms as regional industrial players.

2. Kazakhstan's Role as a Regional Capital Exporter Kazakhstan continues to function as the main source of billion. regional capital, with outbound investments of $3.25

A 60% increase in Kazakh investment into Uzbekistan over the last 18 months-largely in construction-reflects deepening economic interdependence and confidence in Uzbekistan's long-term growth trajectory.

Together, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are forming a regional investment axis, reshaping capital flows in Central Asia and the India Eurasia Trade Council supports this trajectory.

3. Intra-Regional Investment Is Becoming Structural Intra-Central Asian investment reached $1.3 billion in H1 2025, nearly triple the 2016 level.

Around 80% of investments are concentrated in construction, manufacturing, and finance, signaling Industrial deepening rather than speculative flows Growing regional value chains Reduced reliance on extra-regional capital

This trend is particularly important in a period of global uncertainty, as regional capital buffers external shocks and gives great opportunity to Indian players.

4. Broader Regional Momentum

Kyrgyzstan recorded $2.4 billion in inbound FDI, driven by manufacturing and energy

Tajikistan saw steady growth, with investments focused on energy, telecoms, and finance

While Russia remains a dominant investor, especially in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, the data shows diversification of investment activity and stronger regional linkages:

What we are witnessing is not just an increase in investment volumes, but a qualitative transformation of Central Asia's economic model.

Uzbekistan's rise as the region's top FDI destination reflects its transition toward industrialization, infrastructure-led growth, and deeper regional integration.

For investors, developers, and technology providers, Central Asia and Uzbekistan in particular - is evolving from an emerging market into a strategic investment destination with long-term fundamentals. AV Anoop Wali Kashvi India in Kyrgyzstan (Embassy of India, Bishkek) Embassy of Kazakhstan in India Uzbekistan Travel

22/12/2025

Gujarat Meeting on 24th December will present Kyrgyzstan's Investment Growth and the Momentum of Central Asian Integration.

Participants will engage in opportunities for by investors in Gujarat India supported by India Eurasia Trade Council and Indian Economic Trade Organization

Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev highlighted a 140% increase in average annual investment in Kyrgyzstan mark a significant turning point for the country's economic trajectory.

This growth is not . It reflects a shift from fragmented investment promotion toward a comprehensive, state-level investment strategy, aimed at attracting both domestic and foreign capital.

The results are already visible: Kyrgyzstan' s has nearly tripled over the past five years, with 10.2% growth recorded in the first 11 months of 2025.

The announcement of a 140% increase in average annual investment in Kyrgyzstan not only domestic economic reforms, but also positive dynamics of regional cooperation and in Central Asia.

Kyrgyzstan's transition toward a coherent, state-level investment strategy is unfolding in parallel with deeper regional coordination in areas such as trade facilitation, infrastructure connectivity, energy, logistics, and supply chains

These processes are mutually reinforcing stronger national investment frameworks enhance regional Integration, while regional stability and connectivity Increase investor confidence at the country level. From a regional perspective, several aspects are particularly significant

Central Asia as a unified investment space Improved policy coordination among Central Asian states is gradually reducing administrative barriers and transaction costs. Kyrgyzstan's investment growth should be viewed within this emerging regional ecosystem rather than in Isolation.

Connectivity and cross-border value chains Priority sectors identified by Kyrgyzstan , , , . and tourism are inherently regional in nature

Their development strengthens cross-border value chains and supports sustainable growth across Central Asia. Stability through economic interdependence Reising investment contributes to employment infrastructure, and energy security, reinforcing internal stability

At the same time, deeper economic interdependence among Central Asian countries acts as a stabilizing factor for the region as a whole

Alignment with broader regional platforms The investment dynamics in Kyrgyzstan align with wider regional cooperation frameworks, including China-Central Asia cooperation, Eurasian initiatives, and growing engagement with international development partners. A 140% increase in investment is therefore more than a national achievement.

It is an important indicator of Central Asia's gradual into a more , , and economic region