Will work with SCO to free region from terror: PM ahead of summit
On his diplomatic mission to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Modi aims to bolster India's regional aspirations and forge stronger ties. At the SCO summit, he will advocate for collective efforts against terrorism and initiate dialogue on trade and strategic collaboration. This trip underscores India’s dedication to nurturing historical connections and fostering prosperity for all…
Ahead of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his intention to further India's vision for the region, focusing on security, connectivity, and opportunity. The PM emphasized the shared goal of eradicating terrorism, separatism, and extremism, which threaten peace and stability in India's neighborhood. Modi's remarks reiterated that one of the original mandates of the SCO, comprising countries like Pakistan, is to combat the so-called "three evils" of terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
During his visit to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Modi is expected to strengthen India's strategic partnerships with Central Asian countries, deepen the cultural and people-to-people ties, and address matters of trade, investment, digital connectivity, defense, and energy. The two-day state visit to Tashkent, at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will also see Modi visiting the Shastri Memorial and the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.
On his arrival in Tashkent, Modi laid a wreath at the Yangi Uzbekistan Park and attended a dinner hosted by President Mirziyoyev. The PM also participated in a yoga program before his bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has confirmed his presence at the SCO summit marking 25 years of the organization's existence.
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