Amid its search for new energy sources, India discussed with Turkmenistan a proposed gas pipeline project that is to be built to bring supplies from that country through Afghanistan and Pakistan. The 1,680 km-long pipeline project was discussed during meetings External Affairs Minister S M Krishna had with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Asghabat. Deputy Prime Minister in-charge of Oil and Gas Baymyrat Hojamuhammedow and Foreign Minister Rasit Meredow were also present on the occasion.The proposed Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) project was discussed as part of deliberations to enhance cooperation between India and Turkmenistan in hydrocarbon sector. India, Pakistan and Afghanistan signed a framework agreement to buy natural gas from Turkmenistan last year.The pipeline is proposed to run from the Dauletabad gas field to Afghanistan, from where TAPI will be constructed alongside the highway running from Herat to Kandahar, and then via Quetta and Multan in Pakistan. The final destination of the pipeline will be Fazilka in India, near the border with Pakistan.