PM Modi Embarks on Central Asia Tour, SCO Summit in Focus
What Happened
PM Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. In Tashkent, he will hold talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy, digital connectivity and education. He will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th SCO Summit, marking the bloc's 25th anniversary.
Key Takeaways
The visit underscores India's growing engagement with Central Asia and provides a platform for discussions on regional security, connectivity and economic cooperation, while allowing Modi to hold bilateral meetings with other SCO leaders.