'Looking To Advance India's Vision For Region Free From Terror': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his commitment to strengthening India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia ahead of his visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in promoting regional security and combating terrorism.
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This visit underscores India's diplomatic efforts to enhance connectivity and security cooperation within the Central Asian region to counter regional extremism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was looking forward to advancing India's vision for the SCO, anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, and to working with fellow members for a region free from the scourge of terrorism.Ahead of his two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, the Prime Minister also said that he was confident that his visit will strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia and deepen the civilisational connect with the region.In his departure statement, PM Modi said the trip will advance the shared pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity, values that lie at the heart of India's engagement with the world."India has been an active and constructive member of the SCO since 2017.
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