PM Modi begins four-day Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan visit for SCO summit; what's on agenda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a four-day diplomatic visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The trip aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and includes attendance at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
Why it matters
The visit underscores India's efforts to deepen geopolitical and economic ties within Central Asia.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, during which he will hold bilateral talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.PM Modi will be on a State Visit to Uzbekistan on August 29-30 at the invitation of Mirziyoyev before travelling to Bishkek for the SCO summit on August 31 and September 1.In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said the visit would focus on strengthening India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia and deepening its ties with the region.Talks with Mirziyoyev in TashkentDuring his visit to Tashkent, PM Modi will hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev to further strengthen the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership.The two leaders will review cooperation in trade and investment, digital connectivity, defence, energy, education and people-to-people ties, and set the agenda for future engagement.“I look forward to…
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