PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence his Central Asian tour beginning August 29, with Uzbekistan being a crucial country that will act as one of the countries that he will visit before proceeding to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th SCO Summit.
Strengthening India-Uzbekistan defense and strategic cooperation
There has been increased strategic cooperation between India and Uzbekistan, and defence and security cooperation is anticipated to be among the issues to be addressed by PM Modi during his bilateral talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
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Economic Objectives May Facilitate New Collaboration
The area of economic cooperation is another key area which the visit may concentrate on. It is hoped that during the visit, India and Uzbekistan will look into areas such as trade, investments, critical minerals, and many more which would facilitate better economic collaboration. For India, economic cooperation with Central Asia will not only help in diversifying the trade partners but also gain access to resources that are of strategic importance to India.
SCO Summit to Gather Regional Powers
Following the visit to Uzbekistan, PM Modi will go to Bishkek for the SCO Summit, which will be held from August 31 to September 1. The summit will gather regional powers in one place, allowing India to deliberate on security, connectivity, and economic collaboration. For India, the SCO is a crucial forum where New Delhi can interact with different nations in Eurasia on regional issues.
Modi-Putin Meet Gains Diplomatic Importance
Among the highlights of the visit will be the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit. This meeting follows the recent visit of the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Moscow, during which India emphasized the considerable expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Why is Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan important?
PM Modi: This particular visit is important because it encompasses the elements of bilateral diplomacy, defense cooperation, economic engagement, and multilateral deliberations in one big tour of Central Asia. From strengthening relations with Uzbekistan to attending the SCO Summit and meeting with Vladimir Putin, this visit can help India in promoting its strategic interests in Central Asia and Eurasia.
