Will work with SCO to free region from terror: PM ahead of summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit, focusing on regional security and economic cooperation. He emphasized the need to combat terrorism and separatism while strengthening strategic partnerships in Central Asia.
Why it matters
The summit serves as a platform for India to assert its regional influence and address security concerns regarding terrorism and connectivity in Central Asia.
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he's looking forward to advancing India's vision for the region anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, and to working with fellow members for a region free from the scourge of terrorism, separatism and extremism, which continue to threaten peace and stability in India's neighbourhood and beyond. PM Modi arrived in Uzbekistan Saturday for the first leg of his two-nation Central Asia tour that will also see him travelling to Bishkek for the Eurasian bloc heads of state summit early next week.PM Modi's remarks in his departure statement again underlined India's position that one of the original mandates of SCO, which includes Pakistan, was to fight the so-called three evils - terrorism, separatism and extremism.At the summit, PM Modi is also likely to reiterate that while India backs regional connectivity initiatives, these must align with the sovereignty…
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