NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on a four-day, two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic (August 29 – September 1), underscoring India’s strategic commitment to shaping a Central Asian region anchored in security, enhanced trade connectivity, and economic opportunity.
In his departure statement, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s active role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), calling for united regional action against terrorism, extremism, and separatism to ensure long-term stability and economic integration.
State Visit to Uzbekistan: Strategic & Cultural Engagement
Arriving in Tashkent at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Prime Minister highlighted the deepening bilateral ties across core strategic sectors:
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Bilateral Economic & Strategic Alignment: High-level talks will focus on expanding cooperation in defense, trade, investment, energy, and digital connectivity, bridging India’s Viksit Bharat vision with Uzbekistan’s Yangi Uzbekistan (New Uzbekistan) development strategy.
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Cultural & Historical Homage: PM Modi’s itinerary includes visits to the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, commemorating shared historical and cultural ties.
26th SCO Summit in Bishkek & Central Asian Outreach
Following his engagements in Tashkent, PM Modi will travel to Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit, hosted by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov:
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Addressing the 26th SCO Summit: Marking 25 years of the regional bloc, PM Modi will address the summit assembly, detailing India’s core multilateral framework built around Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
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Bilateral Side-Margin Meetings: The Prime Minister will conduct a series of bilateral discussions with participating SCO heads of state on the sidelines of the summit to advance mutual regional priorities.
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World Nomad Games: Demonstrating respect for Central Asian cultural heritage, PM Modi will attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek.
