Modi departs for Uzbekistan, SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-nation tour of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, marking a visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Modi, who will be in Tashkent from August 29-30 and Bishkek from August 31, aims to further India's vision for the SCO, which focuses on security, connectivity, and opportunity.

In his departure statement, Modi emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and prosperity in India's engagement with the world, highlighting the shared goal of combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. During his visit, Modi is expected to address the SCO summit, meet with SCO leaders, and pay tribute to the cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan.

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