Looking to advance India’s vision for region free from terror, says PM Modi as he embarks on visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
From Tashkent, Mr. Modi will travel to Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29 to September 1, 2026, with the aim of advancing India's vision for a terror-free region within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to strengthening the SCO, which he believes can achieve security, connectivity, and opportunity for the region.
He emphasized his intention to work closely with fellow SCO members to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, which continue to threaten peace and stability in the neighborhood and beyond.
Modi highlighted the significant advancement of the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership in recent years, particularly in trade, investment, digital connectivity, defense, and energy. He expressed his eagerness to deepen these areas of cooperation during his discussions with Uzbekistan's President, Mirziyoyev. Additionally, Modi plans to pay tribute to the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Uzbekistan by visiting the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.
From Tashkent, Modi will travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th SCO Summit. During his stay in Bishkek, he will engage with President Zhaparov and other SCO leaders, as well as participate in the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. The Prime Minister reiterated his belief that this visit will further strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia and promote a shared pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity, which are central to India's engagement with the world.
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