The Bharatio Times | World Affairs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a four day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with the trip expected to strengthen India's strategic engagement with Central Asia and bring renewed attention to India's relations with Russia and other major powers.
Modi will first visit Uzbekistan on August 29 and 30 for talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, critical minerals, healthcare, connectivity, security and wider economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit from August 31 to September 1. Regional security, counterterrorism, connectivity, economic cooperation and major international developments are expected to feature prominently in the discussions.
One of the most closely watched moments of the visit will be a meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss the India Russia strategic partnership, with energy, trade, fertilisers and other areas of economic cooperation remaining important issues.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the SCO summit in Bishkek, adding another important dimension to the gathering. His presence could provide an for discussions among major Asian powers at a time when regional security and economic relations remain under close international scrutiny.
For New Delhi, the visit comes at an important moment as India seeks stronger links with Central Asia while maintaining close strategic partnerships with Russia and engaging with China through multilateral platforms. The SCO meeting could therefore become an important stage for India to advance its interests in security, connectivity, energy and regional economic cooperation.
The Bharat Times | World Affairs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a four day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with the trip expected to strengthen India's strategic engagement with Central Asia and bring renewed attention to India's relations with Russia and other major powers.
Modi will first visit Uzbekistan on August 29 and 30 for talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, critical minerals, healthcare, connectivity, security and wider economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit from August 31 to September 1. Regional security, counterterrorism, connectivity, economic cooperation and major international developments are expected to feature prominently in the discussions.
One of the most closely watched moments of the visit will be a meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss the India Russia strategic partnership, with energy, trade, fertilisers and other areas of economic cooperation remaining important issues.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the SCO summit in Bishkek, adding another important dimension to the gathering. His presence could provide an for discussions among major Asian powers at a time when regional security and economic relations remain under close international scrutiny.
For New Delhi, the visit comes at an important moment as India seeks stronger links with Central Asia while maintaining close strategic partnerships with Russia and engaging with China through multilateral platforms. The SCO meeting could therefore become an important stage for India to advance its interests in security, connectivity, energy and regional economic cooperation.
The Bharat Times | World Affairs